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a. Param Vir Chakra (PVC): The highest decoration for valour,
awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-

eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy,

whether on land, at sea or in the air.

b. Mahavir Chakra (MVC): The second highest decoration that is
awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the

enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.

c. Vir Chakra (VrC): Third in the order of awards given for acts of

gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in
the air.

d. Ashoka Chakra (AC): The medal is awarded for the most

conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valour or

self-sacrifice on land, at sea or in the air.

e. Kirti Chakra (KC): The decoration is awarded for conspicuous
gallantry. It is made of standard silver and is circular in shape. The

obverse and the reverse are exactly the same as the Ashok Chakra.

f. Shaurya Chakra (SC): The decoration is awarded for an act of

gallantry. It is exactly like the Ashoka Chakra, except that it is
made of bronze. All Chakras are worn on the left breast.

g. Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM): India’s highest Wartime

Distinguished Service decoration, is awarded for the highest degree

of distinguished service in an operational context to include times
of war, conflict or hostilities. The award is a wartime equivalent of

the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), which is the highest

Peacetime Distinguished Service decoration of the country. The
medal may be awarded posthumously.

h. Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM): India’s military decoration for

Wartime Distinguished Service, it is awarded for a high degree of
distinguished service in an operational context. The award is a