India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles Hold as he was "Unable to

as he was "Unable to meet the required military physical standards"

surrounded by a ring

with prop and wings insignia visible on his shoulder board

overlaid by a red and white enameled MARIA monogram

light contact marks in the leather grip

India, Republic. A Poorvi Star, To Rifleman Tula Ram Rai Limbu, 2Nd Gorkha Rifles Hold as he was "Unable toIn 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