- Azad Hind Decorations
The
Azad Hind decorations were instituted bySubhas Chandra Bose while in Germany, initially forAzad Hind 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 theAzad Hind government for theIndian National Army during its campaign in South-east Asia.her-e-Hind
The Grand Star "
Sher-e-Hind " (Tiger of India), was aneck-order 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.ardar-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 aBadge , 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 ofMoirang , and to Capt Shanghara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded theVir-e-Hind medal.At least two awards were made. Col. Shaukat Hayat Malik received the SeJ medal for the capture ofMoirang . Another known awardee was Capt Shanghara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded the Vir-e-Hind medal.cite web
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The
Vir-e-Hind (Warrior of India) was the 2nd Class Star and third in order. The award was a second class star below the award ofSardar-e-Jung . This award was amedal , 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 awards was made, to Capt Shanghara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded theSardar-e-Jung medal.hahid-e-Bharat
The
Shahid-e-Bharat (Martyr for India) was a Azad Hind's medal to its fallen soldiers. It was awarded in gold or in silver and was only awarded with swords.
*Shahid-e-Bharat : (Martyr of the Motherland)Tamgha-e-Bahaduro
The Soldier's medal.
*Tamgha-e-Bahaduro : Soldiers medal.ee also
Former Indian National Army Monument References
* [http://www.duke.edu/~sbroy/collecti.html]
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