India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles United Republic of constructed of field-grey rayon

constructed of field-grey rayon

containing forty-nine black and white photographs

with additional numerical stampings below

at the age of 80

A fine quality clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Type II

India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles United Republic of constructed of field-grey rayonIn 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