Order of Azad Hind, Hero of India (Vir-e-Hind), Civil Division, II Class Star

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  • II Class Star (for non-combatant service, without swords) Obverse
  • II Class Star (for non-combatant service, without swords) Obverse
  • II Class Star (for non-combatant service, without swords) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    India
  • date of institution
    1942

History


The Order of Azad Hind was instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1942. The Order is conferred in 5 Classes, plus a Grand Star, to Indian volunteers fighting with the Germans during the Second World War. The Order was later extended to reward members of the Indian National Army (INA) for service in the South-East Asia Campaign. German personnel may also be eligible for the award. The Order is no longer in existence.

The Hero, or Warrior, of India (Vir-e-Hind) is awarded as the third highest decoration of the Order of Azad.

There are 2 versions of the II Class Star. Stars awarded in recognition of acts of combat valour feature a design of swords, while non-combatant service is denoted by the award of a Star which does not feature swords.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1650 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: [AZAD HIND]

  • Size

    60mm

  • Maker

    Rudolf Souval, Vienna

  • Version Remarks

    The reverse features a stamping of the maker's mark "RUDOLF SOUVAL WIEN VII."

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