Note 152 — BURMA. 1885–87, AND 1887–89.

By a General Order issued January 3rd., 1888, the Indian Medal of 1854, with a clasp inscribed “Burma, 1885–87” was granted “to the troops engaged in the operations between November 14th., 1885, and April 30th., 1887.” A bronze medal and clasp, of a similar pattern was given to all recognised Government followers who accompanied the troops so engaged. Another Order of December 3rd., 1889, notifies—“the Queen’s command, that the grant of the Indian Medal of 1854, with a clasp inscribed “Burma, 1887–89,” shall be extended to all troops engaged in the military operations in Upper Burma, and to those actually engaged in Lower Burma, between the 1st. of May, 1887, and the 31st. of March, 1889. A medal and clasp of similar pattern, but in bronze, is to be issued to all authorised Government followers, who accompanied the troops. Officers and men who already possess the Indian medal, including those wearing the clasp “Burma, 1885–87,” will receive the clasp only.” The medal was struck in England, but the clasp was made in Calcutta. The names of the recipients and their regiments are engraved on the edge of the medal.