NAM.2002-02-1456-1

India General Service Medal 1908-35, Edward VII issue, clasp: Burma 1930-32. From medal group awarded to 6280041 Sergeant Hector Ernest Chambers, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Obverse renamed. This medal is suspended from a navy blue ribbon with green edges and is connected via an ornate suspender. The obverse depicts the effigy of King Edward VII, facing left with no crown. Inscribed along the circumference of the medal are the words 'EDWARDVS VII KAISER-I-HIND' meaning Edward VII, Emperor of India. Just below the head of the King are the initials 'DES', the hallmark of George William de Saulles. The reverse displays Jamrud Fort with mountains in the background and the word 'INDIA' inscribed in the foreground above a wreath. Just below the wreath are the initials 'RG' the hallmark of Richard Garbe. The service. number, rank, name and regiment of Sergeant Chambers is inscribed on the rim. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

Saya San Rebellion, Burma (1930-1932)