India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles Hold Footnote: The Nigerian Defence Service

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

overlaid by a red and white enameled MARIA monogram

with prop and wings insignia visible on his shoulder board

Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig - Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig

India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles Hold Footnote: The Nigerian Defence ServiceIn 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