Indian Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal Full Size Named

The Indian Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal is an official full-size decoration awarded to personnel of the Indian military in recognition of nine years of continuous and exemplary service. Instituted to honor commitment and professionalism, the medal is typically circular and crafted from cupro-nickel or similar durable metals. The obverse generally features the Ashoka Lion Capital, while the reverse is inscribed with the purpose of the award and the years of service recognized. The medal is suspended from a distinctive ribbon, commonly incorporating national colors, and includes the recipient’s name engraved on the rim or reverse, reflecting the practice of personalizing long service awards. This particular example follows the established patterns with authentic details appropriate to the period of issue. Such medals are of interest to collectors specializing in Indian military history and serve as documentation of individual military service and dedication within the armed forces.