Indian Police Medal
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TypePolice decoration
Awarded forDistinguished Conduct (1932–1944)
Meritorious Service or Gallantry (1945–1950)
Meritorious Service or Gallantry (1945–1950)
Presented bythe British Raj
Dominion of India
Dominion of India
EligibilityMembers of the police forces of India
| Indian Police Medal | |
|---|---|
  Original ribbon, used for meritorious awards after 1945  Ribbon for gallantry awards 1945–1950 | |
| Type | Police decoration |
| Awarded for | Distinguished Conduct (1932–1944) Meritorious Service or Gallantry (1945–1950) |
| Presented by | the British Raj Dominion of India |
| Eligibility | Members of the police forces of India |
| Status | No longer awarded after 1951, replaced by Police Medal |
| Established | 23 February 1932 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Indian Order of Merit (Civil) (gallantry)[1] Imperial Service Medal (meritorious) |
| Next (lower) | Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry (gallantry)[1] Ceylon Police Medal for Merit (meritorious) |
| Related | Overseas Territories Police Medal |
The Indian Police Medal (IPM) was an award of the British Raj presented to both European and Asian police personnel. Established in 1932, the award was presented for meritorious service and gallantry that was of a lesser degree than what was required for the King's Police Medal.