Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw

Seven: Subadar-Major Said Amir, 2-12th Frontier Force Regiment, late 59th Rifles

1914 Star, with clasp (No.2121 Sepoy, 59/Rfls.); British War and Victory Medals (121 Nk., 59 Rfls. F.F.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (928 Hav., 2-12 F.F.R.); War and India Service Medals; Jubilee 1935, these unnamed, cleaned and lacquered, mounted court style for wear, edge bruising, contact marks, fine and better (7) £200-250

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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Said Amir enrolled into the Indian Army on 28 June 1913. He was advanced to Jemadar in May 1931, Subadar in May 1934 and Subadar-Major in August 1940.

With copied research which lists him as being awarded the O.B.I. 1st Class. Also with copied photograph.

The IGS 1908 and following medals are to a different recipient