Indian Police Medal

Indian Police Medal

Original ribbon, used for meritorious awards after 1945

Ribbon for gallantry awards 1945–1950
TypePolice decoration
Awarded forDistinguished Conduct (1932–1944)
Meritorious Service or Gallantry (1945–1950)
Presented bythe British Raj
Dominion of India
EligibilityMembers of the police forces of India
StatusNo longer awarded after 1951, replaced by Police Medal
Established23 February 1932
Order of Wear
Next (higher)Indian Order of Merit (Civil) (gallantry)[1]
Imperial Service Medal (meritorious)
Next (lower)Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry (gallantry)[1]
Ceylon Police Medal for Merit (meritorious)
RelatedOverseas Territories Police Medal

The Indian Police Medal (IPM) was an award of the British Raj presented to both European and Asian police personnel. Established in 1932, the award was presented for meritorious service and gallantry that was of a lesser degree than what was required for the King's Police Medal.

  1. ^ a b "No. 56878". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 March 2003. p. 3352.

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