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Ever Observed Colorful Ribbons On Soldier’s Uniform? Here’s What They Mean
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Most of us have seen the colourful ribbons and medals on soldiers uniform which they proudly wear on their chest, but most of us don’t know the meaning of these colour codes and what they indicate, in this article you can find the meaning behind each and every colour and ribbon from our armed forces.
The Armed Forces of India are eligible for a myriad of military decorations. Decorations are awarded for extraordinary bravery and courage, as well as distinguished service during times of war and peace. Service and campaign medals have been awarded throughout the history of India as an independent state.
Mention in Dispatches
Mention in Dispatches has been used since 1947, in order to recognize distinguished and meritorious service in operational areas and acts of gallantry which are not of a sufficiently high order to warrant the grant of gallantry awards.
Eligible personnel include all Army, Navy and Air Force personnel including personnel of the Reserve Forces, Territorial Army, Militia and other lawfully constituted Armed Forces, members of the Nursing Service and Civilians working under or with the Armed Forces.
Personnel can be mentioned in dispatches posthumously and multiple awards are also possible. A recipient of a Mention in a Despatch is entitled to wear an emblem, in the form of a lotus leaf on the ribbon of the relevant Campaign Medal. They are also issued with an official certificate from the Ministry of Defence.
Commendation Card
All three branches of the military issue Commendation Cards, which are badges awarded for “individual acts of gallantry or distinguished service or devotion to duty performed either in operation or non-operational areas which are not of a sufficiently high order to qualify for a higher gallantry award or for which the higher award is inappropriate. The award will be for a specific act of bravery or distinguished service or special service. The award will not be made posthumously.”
All three branches issue Commendations Cards at the level of the highest officer (Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff and Chief of the Air Staff). The awards at lower levels seem to vary between services.
Ribbons of India
Order of wear
The various decorations and medals are worn in the following order:
PRECEDENCE
AWARD NAME
1
Bharat Ratna
2
Param Veer Chakra
3
Ashoka Chakra
4
Padma Vibhushan
5
Padma Bhushan
6
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
7
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
8
Maha Vir Chakra
9
Kirti Chakra
10
Padma Shri
11
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
12
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
13
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
14
Vir Chakra
15
Shaurya Chakra
16
President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry
17
President’s Police Medal for Gallantry
18
President’s Fire Services Medal for Gallantry
19
President’s Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry
20
President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry
21
Yudh Seva Medal
22
Sena Medal / Nao Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal
23
Vishisht Seva Medal
24
Police Medal for Gallantry
25
Fire Services Medal for Gallantry
26
Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry
27
Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry
28
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
29
Parakram Padak
30
General Service Medal – 1947
31
Samanya Seva Medal – 1965
32
Special Service Medal
33
Samar Seva Star-1965
34
Poorvi Star
35
Paschimi Star
36
Operation Vijay Star Medal
37
Siachen Glacier Medal
38
Raksha Medal – 1965
39
Sangram Medal
40
Operation Vijay Medal
41
Operation Parakram Medal
42
Sainya Seva Medal
43
High Altitude Medal
44
Police (Special Duty) Medal – 1962
45
Videsh Seva Medal
46
President’s Police and Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service
47
President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service
48
President’s Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service
49
President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service
50
President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence for Distinguished Service
51
Meritorious Service Medal
52
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
53
Police Medal for Meritorious Service
54
Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service
55
Correction Service Medal for Meritorious Service
56
Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service
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