Rare clasp to the IGSM 1908-35

[Gunner 1]

The India General Service Medal 1908-35 with clasp BURMA 1930-35 is unusual to the British Army and is also quite rare to the Royal Artillery as only six clasps were awarded to that regiment (all to RA officers).  The only artillery unit present in the campaign was the 7th (Bengal) Indian Mountain Battery which had British officers but Indian NCOs and other ranks.  Four of the clasps were awarded to the Battery Commander, Battery Captain and two Lieutenants of that Battery; the other two to RA officers on the staff.  The medal below was awarded to one of the Lieutenants of the 7th (Bengal) Indian Mountain Battery"

Edited January 12, 2016 by Gunner 1

[paul wood]

I think you mean Burma 1930-32.

Nice group and Next to Abor and Malbar the scarcest IGS 08 clasp. The majority that turn up on the market are to the Burma Police. Given the climate not a nice posting for a British unit.

Paul

[Gunner 1]

Paul:  You are correct about the date which I have corrected.  Regards, Gunner 1