Pakistan Tamgha-i-Jang Medal – 1965 War
A Pakistani military campaign medal commemorating service during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Historical Background
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 was fought primarily over the disputed Kashmir region. The conflict escalated into major military operations involving the armies and air forces of both nations, with fighting continuing until a United Nations-sponsored ceasefire in September 1965.
The Tamgha-i-Jang (War Medal) was instituted by Pakistan to recognize military participation in this conflict.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal was awarded to qualifying members of Pakistan's armed forces for participation in the 1965 war against India. It commemorates military service during one of the most significant conflicts in Pakistan's early history.
Item Details
Country: Pakistan
Decoration: Tamgha-i-Jang (War Medal)
Conflict: Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Type: Military campaign medal
Item offered: Full-size medal with ribbon
SKU: PAK03
An interesting addition to a collection of Pakistani military decorations, South Asian campaign medals, or twentieth-century military history.
Pakistan Tamgha-i-Jang Medal – 1965 War
A Pakistani military campaign medal commemorating service during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Historical Background
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 was fought primarily over the disputed Kashmir region. The conflict escalated into major military operations involving the armies and air forces of both nations, with fighting continuing until a United Nations-sponsored ceasefire in September 1965.
The Tamgha-i-Jang (War Medal) was instituted by Pakistan to recognize military participation in this conflict.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal was awarded to qualifying members of Pakistan's armed forces for participation in the 1965 war against India. It commemorates military service during one of the most significant conflicts in Pakistan's early history.
Item Details
Country: Pakistan
Decoration: Tamgha-i-Jang (War Medal)
Conflict: Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Type: Military campaign medal
Item offered: Full-size medal with ribbon
SKU: PAK03
An interesting addition to a collection of Pakistani military decorations, South Asian campaign medals, or twentieth-century military history.
