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Decorations of Azad Hind

The   decorations of   Azad Hind   were instituted by

Subhas Chandra Bose while in Germany, initially for the

Indian Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the field of

battle. Both Indians and Germans were eligible for the

decorations. Later, the same awards were instituted by

the Azad Hind provisional government for the Indian Na-

tional Army during its campaign in South-East Asia.

1 Sher-e-Hind

Main article: Sher-e-Hind

The Grand Star "Sher-e-Hind" (Tiger of India), was a

neck order/medal and could be conferred with swords

for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat

awards. At least one award was made, to Captain Kunwal

Singh.

2 Sardar-e-JungMain article: Sardar-e-Jung

The second highest military decoration by the awarded

by the   Azad Hind Government  was the Sardar-e-Jung

(Leader of Battle), which was a 1st Class Star. The award

was a   Badge, and could be conferred with swords for

valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat

awards. At least two awards were made, one to Colonel

Shaukat Hayat Malik  for the capture of  Moirang, and

to Capt.   Shangara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also

awarded the Vir-e-Hind medal.[1]

3 Vir-e-Hind

Main article: Vir-e-Hind

The Vir-e-Hind (Warrior of India) was the 2nd Class Star

and third in order. This award was a medal, and like those

higher than it, the award could be conferred with swords

for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat

awards. At least one award was made, to Capt. ShangaraSingh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded the Sardar-

e-Jung.

4 Shahid-e-Bharat

Main article: Shahid-e-Bharat

The Shahid-e-Bharat (Martyr for India) was a medal to

fallen soldiers. It was awarded in gold or in silver and was

only awarded with swords.

5 Tamgha-e-Bahaduro

Main article:  Tamgha-e-Bahaduro

The soldier’s medal.

6 See also

Former Indian National Army Monument

7 References

[1] Shaikh, Sajid (6 October 2001).   “INA’s soldier lives in

oblivion in Vadodara”. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Re-

trieved 7 July 2007.

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