India, Bahawalpur. A Victory Star 1939-1945 United Republic of Silver hallmarked on reverse

Silver hallmarked on reverse

very fine) with accompanying letter (210x147mm

3 mm x 38 mm

maker marked "D

Schmuker went behind enemy lines and single-handedly destroyed an enemy artillery column in a surprise attack

India, Bahawalpur. A Victory Star 1939-1945 United Republic of Silver hallmarked on reverse(Nusrat 1939 1945). Instituted in 1945. In bronze, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, original ribbon, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Victory Star was issued by the Indian Princely State of Bahawalpur, to those of its citizens who had participated in the Second World War. In 1947, Bahawalpur became part of the new state of Pakistan.