Sena Medal

Sena Medal

:"This article is about the Sena Medal, an Indian Military decoration. 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.However,Sena Medal(Distinguished) is given for distinguished service carried out by any soldier,not in the face of enemy. 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.

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.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Nao Sena Medal — Medal and its ribbon Awarded by Indian Navy …   Wikipedia

  • Sena Jurinac — Sena (Srebrenka) Jurinac (24 October 1921 ) is an operatic soprano, now retired, born in Travnik, Bosnia. Her father was a Croatian doctor, her mother Viennese. She studied at the Zagreb Academy of Music, and also with Milka Kostrenčić (whose… …   Wikipedia

  • Vayusena Medal — The Vayusena Medal is an Indian military decoration, usually awarded in peacetime for a job well done. However it has been granted during times of conflict for acts of gallantry in the face of enemy, though not in the same numbers as the Vir… …   Wikipedia

  • Saini — Infobox caste caste name= Saini or Shaursaini/Shoorseni classification= Yaduvanshi (Shoorseni) Kshatriya subdivisions= (none) populated states=Punjab (India), Haryana, Himachal Pradesh Jammu Kashmirlanguages= Mainly Punjabi and its dialects like… …   Wikipedia

  • Chuni Lal — Nb Sub Chuni Lal, AC(P), VrC, SM(Gallantry) …   Wikipedia

  • Sikh Light Infantry — Infobox Military Unit unit name=Sikh Light Infantry caption=Sikh Light Infantry Insignia dates= June 23, 1944 Present country=India branch=Army type=Line Infantry role=Infantry size=18 battalions current commander= colonel of the regiment=… …   Wikipedia

  • List of prizes, medals, and awards — A list of famous prizes, medals, and awards including badges, bowls, cups, state decorations, trophies, etc. Contents 1 Business and management 2 Entertainment 2.1 Advertising …   Wikipedia

  • Saurabh Singh Shekhawat — Colonel Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, KC, SC, SM(Gallantry), VSM Allegiance Indian Army Service/ …   Wikipedia

  • Deepak Kapoor — Gen. Deepak Kapoor Born 1948 Allegiance  India Service/branch …   Wikipedia

  • Kumaon Regiment — Infobox Military Unit unit name= The Kumaon Regiment caption=Regimental Insignia of the Kumaon Regiment dates= 1788 Present (1945 Present with the name The Kumaon regiment ) country= India allegiance= branch= Army type= Line Infantry role=… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”