Indian gallantry awards
PARAM VIR CHAKRA
It is the highest decoration of valour awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy on land,sea or air.
MAHA VIR CHAKRA
It is the second highest decoration. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
VIR CHAKRA
It is the third in the order of awards for acts of gallantry in the face of the enemy on land,sea or air.
ASHOK CHAKRA
Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring act of valour or self-sacrifice on land, at sea or in the air.
It is the highest decoration of valour awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy on land,sea or air.
MAHA VIR CHAKRA
It is the second highest decoration. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
VIR CHAKRA
It is the third in the order of awards for acts of gallantry in the face of the enemy on land,sea or air.
ASHOK CHAKRA
Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring act of valour or self-sacrifice on land, at sea or in the air.
KIRTI CHAKRA
Awarded for conspicuous gallantry. SHAURYA CHAKRA Awarded for an act of gallantry. PARAM VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of the most exceptional order. ATI VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of an exceptional order. VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of a high order. SENA MEDAL / NAU SENA : MEDAL/VAYU SENA MEDAL For good work on the field, at sea or in the air. |
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