A Great War I.O.M. pair awarded to Colour Havildar Bishan Singh, 15th Ludhiana Sikhs

Indian Order of Merit, Military Division, 2nd type (1912-39), 2nd Class, Reward of Valor, silver and enamel, the reverse with central screw-nut fitting and impressed on two lines ‘2nd Class Order of Merit’, with later ribbon buckle; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. Persia (4011 C. Hvldr. Bishn Singh. 15-Sikhs.) nearly very fine £500-£600

I.O.M. 2nd Class Indian Army Order 707 of 1915, and London Gazette 23 June 1915: ‘Awarded the 2nd Class of the Indian Order of Merit for gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Indian Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force:-No. 4011 Havildar Bishan Singh, 15th Ludhiana Sikhs.’