Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI, Baluch Regiment
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Award: Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• Monarch: King George VI
• Officially named on rim
• Rank and Trade: 38 Cook
• Recipient: Nur Hussain
• Unit: 4th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment
• Diameter: approx. 36.24 mm
• Material: Silver
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Crowned portrait of King George VI with Latin inscription:
“GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP.”
George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India.
Reverse:
Wreath surrounding inscription: “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT”
Central panel inscribed: “INDIA”.
Condition:
• Silver with natural age toning
• Official naming clearly impressed on rim
• Ribbon present and mounted
• Light wear consistent with long service award
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was awarded to Indian Army personnel for extended and exemplary service, typically after many years of disciplined military duty.
This example is officially named to 38 Cook Nur Hussain of the 4th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment.
The 10th Baluch Regiment was reorganized in 1922 and served extensively during the Second World War in various operational theatres including the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Baluch regiments were recruited largely from the Punjab and Baluchistan regions and remain of strong regimental interest to collectors.
Named Baluch Regiment awards are especially desirable due to research potential and strong historical lineage into the post-1947 Pakistan Army.
Summary:
Original Great Britain Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI issue, officially named to 38 Cook Nur Hussain, 4th Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment. A desirable named regimental silver example with strong historical and research appeal.