Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A scarce K.P.M. and Indian Police Medal for Distinguished Conduct group of six awarded to Inspector General C. J. Minister, Bengal Police

British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. C. J. Minister); King’s Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, for Distinguished Service (C. J. Minister, I.P. Addl. I.G. of Police, Bengal); Indian Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Distinguished Conduct (C. J. Minister, I.P., Bengal); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn in order listed, good very fine (6) £900-1100

Cyril John Minister was born on 31 October 1897, and joined the Indian Police Service as an Assistant Superintendent on 15 March 1921.

For recipient’s miniatures, see lot 508.

For related family medals see lot 1593.