Decorations of Azad Hind

The decorations of Azad Hind were instituted by 4 Shahid-e-Bharat

Subhas Chandra Bose while in Germany, initially for the
Indian Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the eld of Main article: Shahid-e-Bharat
battle. Both Indians and Germans were eligible for the
decorations. Later, the same awards were instituted by
the Azad Hind provisional government for the Indian Na- The Shahid-e-Bharat (Martyr for India) was a medal to
fallen soldiers. It was awarded in gold or in silver and was
tional Army during its campaign in South-East Asia.
only awarded with swords.

Sher-e-Hind

5 Tamgha-e-Bahaduro

Main article: Sher-e-Hind

Main article: Tamgha-e-Bahaduro

The Grand Star "Sher-e-Hind" (Tiger of India), was a The soldiers medal.
neck order/medal and could be conferred with swords
for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat
awards. At least one award was made, to Captain Kunwal 6 See also
Singh.
Former Indian National Army Monument

Sardar-e-Jung

7 References

Main article: Sardar-e-Jung

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oblivion in Vadodara. timesondia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 July 2007.

The second highest military decoration by the awarded

by the Azad Hind Government was the Sardar-e-Jung
(Leader of Battle), which was a 1st Class Star. The award
was a Badge, and could be conferred with swords for
valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat
awards. At least two awards were made, one to Colonel
Shaukat Hayat Malik for the capture of Moirang, and
to Capt. Shangara Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also
awarded the Vir-e-Hind medal.[1]

Vir-e-Hind

Main article: Vir-e-Hind

The Vir-e-Hind (Warrior of India) was the 2nd Class Star
and third in order. This award was a medal, and like those
higher than it, the award could be conferred with swords
for valour in combat, and without swords for non-combat
awards. At least one award was made, to Capt. Shangara
Singh Mann. Capt. Mann was also awarded the Sardare-Jung.
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