Siachen Glacier Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.IND.0298.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Cupro-nickel Medal Obverse
  • Cupro-nickel Medal Obverse
  • Cupro-nickel Medal Reverse
  • Cupro-nickel Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    India
  • Composition
    Cupro-nickel
  • Inscription
    Obv: SIACHEN GLACIER MEDAL
  • Size
    36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Siachen Glacier Medal is attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=7612

History


This medal was conferred upon members of the Police Forces, Home Guards, Civil Defence Organizations, Railway Protection Forces, and military personnel in recognition of service in the Siachen Glacier area. It was also awarded to members of the Indian Air Force for service in Operation Meghdoot, which supported the troops in the Siachen Glacier area.

This medal was awarded retroactively from January 26, 1965.

There were 6 clasps awarded with this medal:

a) "KUTCH KARGIL 1965"
b) "NAGALAND"
c) "NATHULA CHOLA"
d) "MIZORAM"
e) "TIRAP"
f) "MAIPUR"

The obverse features inscriptions in English and Hindi. The Hindi inscription translates to "Siachen Glacier Medal".

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