India, Rep. Vishist Seva Medal, Class II

India, Republic. Vishist Seva Medal, class II, silver. Unnamed; in its original Calcutta Mint titled case of issue. Ex-American Numismatic Society Collection, with the original ANS tag showing their accession data.

Established in 1960 to recognize distinguished service by members of the Indian armed forces. The class distinction in the medal’s name was dropped in 1967.