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Param Vir Chakra
Ashoka Chakra
Maha Vir Chakra
Kirti Chakra
Vir Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
Sena Medal
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The Param Vir Chakra is an Indian military decoration given for valour in combat operations. ...
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The Maha Vir Chakra medal The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is the second highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. ...
Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. ...
Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the battle field. ...
Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. ...
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Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
Param Vishisht Seva Maedal
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Yudh Seva Medal
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The Arjuna awards were instituted in 1961 by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. ...
Dronacharya Award is an award presented by the government of India for excellence in sports coaching. ...
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| - This article is about the Sena Medal, an Indian Military decoration.
 Sena Medal Awarded to members of the army, of all ranks, "for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage as have special significance for the Army." Awards may be made posthumously and a bar is authorized for subsequent awards of the Sena Medal.
It is awarded for gallantry. The Sena Medal also serves as a sort of general commendation medal for the Indian Army. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 250 for recipients of the award when it is awarded for bravery. It is preceded by the Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra & Yudh Seva Medal. It in turn precedes the Vishist Seva Medal. Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the battle field. ...
Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. ...
Established: 17 June 1960, by the President of India.
Obverse: A circular silver medal with a bayonet, point upwards.
Reverse: A standing soldier with the legend in Hindi "Sena Medal" above. The medal is suspended by a straight-bar suspender and is named on the edge. The medal is also often dated on the edge as well.
Ribbon: 32 mm, red, with a 2 mm white central stripe. Red 15 mm, white 2 mm, red 15 mm.
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