NAM.2002-02-1491-4

India General Service Medal 1908-35, clasp: Burma 1930-32. From medal group awarded to 6280382 Sergeant John Matthew Richards, 1st Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) and 18th Hussars. This medal is suspended from a ribbon with a dark blue central band and two green stripes at the edges, connected via an ornate swivel suspender. The 'BURMA 1930-32' clasp is attached to the ribbon, just above the suspender. The obverse depicts the effigy of King George, facing left wearing a crown. Inscribed along the circumference are the words 'GEORGIVS.V.DG BRITT.OMN.REX.ET.INDIAE.IMP' meaning George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the British people, Emperor of India. Just below the head of the King are the initials 'BM' the hallmark of Bertram Mackennal. The reverse of the medal has a more ornate design illustrating Jamrud Fort with a flag flying from its highest tower. There is a mountain range in the background and in the foreground the word 'INDIA' is inscribed above a wreath. Below the wreath are the initials 'GR' possibly the hallmark for Richard Garbe. The service number, rank, name and regiment is inscribed on the rim. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

Saya San Rebellion, Burma (1930-1932)