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

Silver hallmarked on reverse

very fine) with accompanying letter (210x147mm

100 mm x 155 mm

red paper residue on the reverse from previous board mounting)

he has set a high and fine example to his fellow men

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.