India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles Hold overlaid by a red and

overlaid by a red and white enameled MARIA monogram

with Evans fifth from the left

110 (Motor Maintenance Company 110

Footnote: The Nigerian Defence Service Medal 1966-1970 was awarded to members of the armed forces for participation on the government side in the Civil War that raged after the secessionist declaration of the Republic of Biafra

as he was "Unable to meet the required military physical standards"

India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles Hold overlaid by a red andIn bronze, impressed "9404820 RFN TULA RAM RAI LIMBU II. G. R." on the reverse, with "RAI" stroked out, measuring 39 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h), very light contact, soiled original ribbon of the Samar Seva Star in place of the regular ribbon for the Poorvi Star, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Poorvi Star was instituted shortly after the war with Pakistan that took place from December 3 to 16, 1971 and was awarded for active service on the front with