Tamgha-e-Bahaduro


The Tamgha-e-Bahaduro (Soldiers Medal) was a military decoration awarded by the Azad Hind Government. First instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose in Germany, it was later also awarded to troops of the Indian National Army in South East Asia. The award could be conferred with swords for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat awards.

Tamgha-e-Bahaduro
File:Tamgha-e-Bahaduro medal.jpg
The Tamgha-e-Bahaduro medal.
TypeMedal
Presented byAzad Hind
EligibilitySoldiers of the Indische Legion, Indian National Army, and the Wehrmacht.
StatusCurrently not existent.
First awardedSecond World War
Last awardedSecond World War
TotalUnknown
Total awarded posthumouslyUnknown
Precedence
Next (higher)Shahid-e-Bharat
Next (lower)None

See also