Indian Army Winnings Awards

A top military decoration awarded for the highest degree of bravery and self–sacrifice in the battlefield. This wartime gallantry decoration is only awarded to military personnel.

It is a second highest military decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy on land, at sea or in the air. It is only awarded to military personnel.

It is a third highest Wartime gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the battlefield, whether on land or at sea or in the air. This wartime gallantry medal is only awarded to military personnel.

A highest peacetime military decoration awarded for of bravery and self–sacrifice away from the battlefield. This peacetime gallantry decoration may be awarded either to military or civilian personnel.

It is a second highest peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of valour, courage or self-sacrifice away from the battle field. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel.

It is a third highest Indian military decoration awarded for the act of  valour, courage or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel.

Wartime Distinguished Service Medal awarded for distinguished service of the most exceptional order during war/conflict/hostilities. It awarded to all ranks of Indian armed forces including those of Territorial Army Units, Auxiliary Reserve forces and members involved in nursing services.

A second highest medal for Wartime Distinguished Service (during war/conflict/hostilities ) after Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal. It is awarded to all ranks of Indian armed forces including those of Territorial Army Units, Auxiliary Reserve forces and members involved in nursing services.

It is a third highest military decorations medal for distinguished service during wartime. It is awarded for a high degree of distinguished service in an operational context, which includes times of war, conflict, or hostilities.

A military award in recognition to peace-time service of the most exceptional order. It awarded to all ranks of Indian armed forces including those of Territorial Army Units, Auxiliary Reserve forces and members involved in nursing services.

It is a second highest peacetime distinguished service medal awarded for distinguished service of an exceptional order. It awarded to all ranks of Indian armed forces including those of Territorial Army Units, Auxiliary Reserve forces and members involved in nursing services.

It is a third highest peacetime distinguished service medal awarded for distinguished service of an exceptional order. It awarded to all ranks of Indian armed forces.