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The Maha Vir Chakra ( MVC) ( lit. 'Great Wheel of Bravery') is the second highest military decoration in India, after the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
Post-independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
MAHAVIR CHAKRA. Design of the Medal and Ribbon. Instituted on 26 Jan 1950 to recognise the act of gallantry in the presence of the enemy. Medal: Circular in shape and is made of standard silver, and is embossed on the obverse a five pointed heraldic star with the points of the star just touching the rim.
Maha Vir Chakra. Details. Citation (PDF) Profile. Photos. Videos. Memorial. Rememberance. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Postal stamp. Download Profile. Ministry of Defence invites recommendations twice in a year from the Armed Forces and Union Ministry of Home Affairs for gallantry awards.
Jul 24, 2020 · The Mahavir Chakra (MVC) is the second-highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air....
The Vir Chakra (pronunciation: ʋ iː ɾ a tʃ a kɾa, lit. ' wheel of bravery ' ) is an Indian wartime military bravery award presented for acts of gallantry on the battlefield, on land or in the air or at sea.
The following categories of persons shall be eligible for the Param Vir Chakra, the Maha Vir Chakra and the Vir Chakra: Officers and men and women of all ranks of the Naval, Military and Air Forces, of any of the Reserve Forces, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted Armed Forces.
Aug 14, 2019 · Maha Vir Chakra is the second highest gallantry award for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. The medal is made of standard silver with a five-pointed heraldic star embossed on it with the points of the star just touching the rim.
Nov 23, 2021 · Find out more about the Vir Chakra, which is considered the third highest gallantry award. A total of three awards were instituted by the parliament of India on 26th January, 1950. These awards were Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir and were deemed to be in effect from the 15th August, 1947.
Jul 23, 2009 · Indian soldiers who won Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra for their bravery in combat during the Kargil war.
