India : Police 1950 Independence Medal.

This cupro-nickel medal was awarded to all members of the Indian Police Force who were serving on 26th Jan 1950, the date on which India was declared a Republic. The obverse bears the Ashokan Lions above the Indian National motto 'Truth Alone Prevails' in Sanskrit with the words 'INDIAN INDEPENDENCE' above and '26th January 1950' below. The reverse has the chakra wheel with a lotus border above and the word 'POLICE' below. Un-named as issued. Complete with ribbon in very good condition.