Deccan Medal
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The Deccan Medal was the first campaign medal instituted by the East India Company. It was awarded to native Indian troops who took part in the major campaigns in India between 1778 and 1784. It is so
Obverse and reverse depicted on cigarette cards (Note: The medal would have been suspended from a cord, not a ribbon)
Deccan Medal, 1784
Havildar
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Havildar or havaldar is a rank in the Indian and Pakistani armies, equivalent to sergeant. It is not used in cavalry and armoured units, where the equivalent is daffadar.
1812 engraving of a Madras Army havildar (left)
