United Kingdom: Indian Order of Merit (Military)
Ribbon: Blue with red edges.
Instituted: 1837.
Discontinued: 1947.
Awarded: For gallantry in battle displayed by members of the Indian Army.
Grades: Originally 3, but the highest class was abolished in 1912 when Indian personnel became eligible for the Victoria Cross, and was reduced to a single class in 1945.
| Type 1 1837-1912 |
Type 2 1912-1939 |
Type 3 1939-1949 |
Type 4 1945-1947 |
| Class 1 | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Class 2 |  |
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