The medal was instituted in 1997 and awarded to serving member of the armed forces. Obverse: Circular, the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi with the legend ‎above "50th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY" and below "1947-1997". Reverse: A pebbled map of India with ‎the legend above "50 Swatantrata Varshganth" or "50th Anniversary of ‎Independence" and, below "1947-1997". Metal - Copper Nickel : Diameter - 36mm : Thickness - 3mm : Weight - 35g : Condition - As Per Image : Low Price Fast Shipping