Second World War North Africa and later Pakistan Independence group awarded to Lance Daffadar Barkat Khan, Pakistan Armoured Corps, late of the 31st Indian Armoured Division during the Second World War.
Group of 5: 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Pakistan Independence Medal 1947; (1003721 L.D. BARKAT KHAN. P.A.C.) loose-mounted for wear in an unorthodox fashion with two pins for wear, one at either end of the group
Condition: loose-mounted for wear in an unorthodox fashion with two pins for wear, one at either end of the group, Very Fine
Along with:
Indian Armoured Corps cap badge
31st Indian Armoured Division cloth formation sign
Indian Armoured Corps collar badge.
Lance Daffadar (No. 1003721) Barkat Khan saw service in North Africa with the Indian Armoured Corps during the Second World War and would be serving at the time of Pakistan’s Independence on 14th August 1947, being part of the one of the six Armoured Divisions that would be allocated to Pakistan after partition.