Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw

A ‘Mahsud’ campaign I.D.S.M. group of three awarded to Subadar Sohawa Singh 3/34th Sikh Pioneers

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Subdr. Sohawa Singh 3/34 Sikh Pnrs.) minor correction to unit; Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (3040 Lce. Nk. Sohawa Singh, 32d Sikh Pioneers); British War Medal (Jemdr. Sohawa Singh, 32 Sikh Pnrs.) nearly very fine (3) £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw.

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I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 1589 of 1920 (Waziristan). Awarded for gallantry during the Mahsud attack on Black Hill on 21 December 1919, when the 3/34th Sikhs distinguished themselves with great bravery. The feature was afterwards called Pioneer Piquet in memory of their gallantry.

M.I.D. London Gazette 10 June 1921 (Waziristan).

Subadar Sohawa Singh is also entitled to medals and clasps for Waziristan 1901-02, Abor 1911-12, Waziristan 1919-21, and Mahsud 1919-20, in addition to the 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal.