Indian Police Medal

Indian Police Medal: ribbon bar — Ribbon image: EricalfordCC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Country: India
Type: Medal
Established: 23 February 1932

Sold median$651

median of 4 recent sales, 6 in all · typically $580 – $698

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History

The Indian Police Medal (IPM) was an award of the British Raj presented to both European and Asian police personnel. Established in 1932, the award was presented for meritorious service and gallantry that was of a lesser degree than what was required for the King's Police Medal.

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Classes and prices

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All examples
Sold median
$651
Typical range
$580 – $698
Sales
4 · last 5 Jul 2023
Buy now
None listed

Prices by class, in US dollars
Class	Sold median	Typical range	Sales	Buy now
All examples	$651	$580 – $698	4last 5 Jul 2023	None listed

Indian Police Medal

History

Classes and prices

Recent market examples

Indian Police Medal, G.V.R. (1932-36), sole type with reverse ‘For Distinguished Conduct’ engraved in a running script (Mehr Din, Cons, Punjab Police.), with Gallantry riband, good very fine and scarce (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

Indian Police Medal, G.VI.R., Type 1 (1937-44), with reverse ‘For Distinguished Conduct’, engraved in a running script (Sarwar Shah, Dep. Supdt. of Police, N.W.F.P), on Gallantry riband, minor edge bruising and abrasions, very fine (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

More awards of India

Indian Police Medal, G.VI.R., Type 1 (1937-44), with reverse ‘For Distinguished Conduct, engraved in a running script (Head Constable Duranai, N.W.F.P.), on Gallantry riband, good very fine (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

Indian Police Medal, G.VI.R., Type 1 (1937-44), with reverse ‘For Distinguished Conduct’, engraved in a running script (Ghulam Abbas, Constable No. 903, N.W.F.P.), on Gallantry riband, very fine (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

Indian Police Medal, For Meritorious Service, 1st Type, Post-1948, similar to the British Indian issue but with Ashoka Chakra or obverse, engraved in a running script (P.C. Chatarji, Dy. J.P. (Offg.), N.W. Bengal), in Calcutta mint case of issue, vir (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

Indian Police Medal, George VI, for Meritorious Service (V.G (opens Invaluable in a new tab)