Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Bushire’ I.D.S.M. awarded to Havildar Jahan Khan, Coke’s Rifles

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (1921 Havr. Jahan Khan, 1/Bn., 55/Rifles F.F.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £400-£500

I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 3290 of 1919 (Bushire).

Jahan Khan served with the 55th Coke’s Rifle (Frontier Force) during the Great War, was advanced Havildar, and was Mentioned in Despatches (G.G.O. 485 of 1920), as well as being awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal for service in Bushire, Persia.