Order of Azad Hind, Hero of India (Vir-e-Hind), Military Division, II Class Star
SKU: 01.IND.0101.203.01
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The Order of Azad Hind was instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1942. The Order is conferred in 5 Classes, plus a Grand Star, to Indian volunteers fighting with the Germans during the Second World War. The Order was later extended to reward members of the Indian National Army (INA) for service in the South-East Asia Campaign. German personnel may also be eligible for the award. The Order is no longer in existence.
The Hero, or Warrior, of India (Vir-e-Hind) is awarded as the third highest decoration of the Order of Azad.
There are 2 versions of the II Class Star. Stars awarded in recognition of acts of combat valour feature a design of swords, while non-combatant service is denoted by the award of a Star which does not feature swords.
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$1750+ USD
Silver/Zinc/Gilt
Obv: [AZAD HIND]
60mm
Rudolf Souval, Vienna
The reverse features the maker's mark "RUDOLF SOUVAL WIEN VII."
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