A SCARCE FOUR CLASP INDIAN GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL
“AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919”
“WAZIRISTAN 1919-1921”
“MAHSUD 1919-1920”
“WAZIRISTAN 1921-24”

542. DVR. NIAZ ALI.
35 PACK BTY.











WAZIRISTAN 1921-24
Awarded for service in establishing the Razmak and Wana Cantonments, and undertaking extensive road building projects throughout Waziristan between 21st December, 1921 and 31st March, 1924. These operations were part of the new Forward Policy, which sought to reduce and eventually eliminate tribal uprisings and tribal raiding into the settled districts by stationing regular troops inside Waziristan, which would then allow for an immediate response to any fledgling rebellion.

MAHSUD 1919-20
The Third Afghan War set the Frontier alight, with no tribe being more dangerous than the Mahsuds. This clasp was awarded for service in the Mahsud punitive Derajat Column under Major-General Skeen between 19th December 1919 and 8th April 1920. This clasp is usually found with the Waziristan 1919-21 clasp.

WAZIRISTAN 1919-21
Awarded for service against the Tochi Waziris, Wana Waziris and Mahsuds on the North-West Frontier between May 1919 and January 1921. It is often found with the Mahsud clasp, but can also be found singly for service in the Tochi Column, Derajat Column lines of communications work, and other service in Waziristan.

AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919

Awarded for service during the Third Afghan War from 6th May to 8th August 1919. The war began when Afghan regulars with some tribal support launched a tepid invasion of India.

An Excellent & Scarce Four Clasp Type Medal.

£395