India General Service Medal 1854-95, with clasp, 'Pegu', awarded to Corporal Thomas Borthwick, 1st Bengal European Fusiliers

The Indian General Service Medal was approved on 1 March 1854. It was awarded to all ranks for various military campaigns on the subcontinent between 1852 and 1895. Each battle or campaign covered by the medal was represented by a clasp on the ribbon, of which 24 were issued, including 'Pegu', an engagement during the 2nd Burma War (1852).