The Association Medal for Fidelity silver medal was issued by the Soldiers' Total Abstinence Association during the British Raj. This medal was awarded to members of the British Indian Army who pledged and maintained abstinence from alcohol for a specified period. The association promoted temperance among soldiers, aiming to improve discipline and well-being within the ranks. The Association’s motto, “Watch and be Sober,” reflected its mission to foster discipline, health, and good conduct within the ranks.

These medals were not only tokens of personal achievement but also symbols of a broader movement within the British Army. By 1865, the Association had established 24 branches across the Indian Army, with hundreds of members. Collectors now value the medals for their historical significance and distinctive design.

The STAA’s work contributed to a lasting legacy of temperance in the military, influencing later organisations such as the Army Temperance Association and the Royal Army Temperance Association. The Association Medal for Fidelity stands as a testament to the efforts to reform and improve the welfare of British soldiers in 19th-century India.