India. An Order of Azad Hind 1942-45, Commander, by Rudolf Souval
Award Azad Hind Grand star cross, in silvered, gilded tombac and enamels, 60mm; minor chipping to white enamels, in very fine condition; with short length of neck ribbon. Footnote: The Azad Hind decorations were instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose while in Germany, initially for Azad Hind Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the field of battle. Both Indians and Germans were eligible for the decorations. Later, the same awards were instituted by the Azad Hind government for the Indian National Army during its campaign in South-east Asia.