Decorations of Azad Hind

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The decorations of Azad Hind were instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose while in Nazi Germany, initially for the Indian Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the field of battle. Both Indians and Germans were eligible for the decorations. Later, the same awards were instituted by the Azad Hind provisional government for the Indian National Army during its campaign in South-East Asia.

Sher-e-HindEdit

The Grand Star "Sher-e-Hind" (Tiger of India), was a neck order/medal and could be conferred with swords for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat awards. At least one award was made, to Captain Kunwal Singh.

Sardar-e-JungEdit

The second highest military decoration by the awarded by the Azad Hind Government was the Sardar-e-Jung (Leader of Battle), which was a 1st Class Star. The award was a Badge, and could be conferred with swords for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat awards. At least two awards were made, one to Colonel Shaukat Hayat Malik for the capture of Moirang, and to Capt. Shangara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded the Vir-e-Hind medal.^[1]

Vir-e-HindEdit

The Vir-e-Hind (Warrior of India) was the 2nd Class Star and third in order. This award was a medal, and like those higher than it, the award could be conferred with swords for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat awards. At least one award was made, to Capt. Shangara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded the Sardar-e-Jung.

Shahid-e-BharatEdit

The Shahid-e-Bharat (Martyr for India) was a medal to fallen soldiers. It was awarded in gold or in silver and was only awarded with swords.

Tamgha-e-BahaduroEdit

The soldier's medal.

ReferencesEdit

↑ Shaikh, Sajid (6 October 2001). "INA's soldier lives in oblivion in Vadodara". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2007.

[TOIShaikh-1] Shaikh, Sajid (6 October 2001). "INA's soldier lives in oblivion in Vadodara". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2007.

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