Germany. An Azad Hind Medal With Swords, By Richard Souval Of Vienna United Republic of 1 Canadian Guards at Picton

1 Canadian Guards at Picton

on an original full-length sash with large rosette

18 mm (w) x 43

featuring a handwritten signature of an unidentified Oberst and regimental commander

Germany. An Azad Hind Medal With Swords, By Richard Souval Of Vienna United Republic of 1 Canadian Guards at Picton(Azad Hind Ordensmedaille mit Schwertern). c. 1942 1945. A round silvered zink medal; the obverse depicting a leftward facing tigers head, with a fleur de lis, and inscribed Azad Hind in capital lettering; the reverse inscribed Indiens Freiheits Kampf (German Indias Fight for Freedom); with swords attached to the top of the medal; on a loop for suspension; measuring 36. 39 mm in diameter; weighing 21. 4 grams. Accompanied by its paper packet of issue;