India General Service Medal 1854-95 (United Kingdom): Value, Sold Prices & History

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India General Service Medal 1854-95

Country: United Kingdom
Type: Medal
Established: 11 March 1854

Sold median$250

median of 329 recent sales, 597 in all · typically $185 – $349 · 126 for sale now

All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.

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History

The India General Service Medal (1854 IGSM) was a campaign medal approved on 1 March 1854, for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies. It was awarded for various minor military campaigns in India and nearby countries, between 1852 and 1895.

In 1852 Lord Dalhousie had suggested a general service medal for smaller Indian campaigns, in order to limit the number of individual medals awarded.

Indian Army units made up the majority of forces present for nearly all campaigns. While the expeditions covered by the medal included few formal battles, most were undertaken in difficult terrain against determined resistance from local tribesmen.

In 1895, the India Medal was authorised to reflect service in further Indian expeditions, replacing the 1854 General Service Medal.

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Classes and prices

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Class not stated
Sold median
$254
Typical range
$188 – $350
Sales
321 · last 22 Oct 2026
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125 listed · $172 – $656
Bronze
Sold median
$159
Typical range
$158 – $166
Sales
5 · last 8 Jul 2026
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1 listed · $278
Silver
Sold median
$200
Typical range
$154 – $216
Sales
6 · last 8 Jul 2026
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Prices by class, in US dollars
Class	Sold median	Typical range	Sales	Buy now
Class not stated	$254	$188 – $350	321last 22 Oct 2026	125 listed · $172 – $656
Bronze	$159	$158 – $166	5last 8 Jul 2026	1 listed · $278
Silver	$200	$154 – $216	6last 8 Jul 2026	None listed

India General Service Medal 1854-95

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Recent market examples

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888, 2371 Lance Sergeant J. Curtis 2d Bn Northumberland Fusiliers unit partially officially corrected VF (opens Dixons Medals in a new tab)

India General Service 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Umbeyla, 299. H. Maxwell H.Ms. 71st. Regiment. VF (opens Dixons Medals in a new tab)

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India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Chin-Lushai 1889-90, Lushai 1889-92, 17 Jemr. Hemkarna Dewan Surma Valley Military Police. Replacement lugs fitted to Chin-Lushai to rivet. VF+ (opens Dixons Medals in a new tab)

Victorian India General Service Medal with Relief Of Chitral 1895 Bar, Framed (opens Lot-tissimo in a new tab)

India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 , Lieutenant E.N. Davis 3rd Infantry Hyderabad Contingent. Officially re-engraved in the correct style. VF (opens Dixons Medals in a new tab)

India General Service, Chin Lushai 1889-90, KOSB (opens Medals and Memorabilia in a new tab)

India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888, 1765 Private F. Osbourne 2nd battalion Royal Sussex Regiment. GVF (opens Dixons Medals in a new tab)

India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp North West Frontier, 1514 E. Appleby 1st battalion H.M.s 19th Regiment. NEF (opens Dixons Medals in a new tab)