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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.
Ministry of Defence invites recommendations twice in a year from the Armed Forces and Union Ministry of Home Affairs for gallantry awards.
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.
Maha Vir Chakra. 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. […] Read More. Ashoka Chakra.
Feb 11, 2015 · The State emblem (including motto) is embossed in the centre-piece which is domed. The star is polished and the centre piece is in gold gilt. On the reverse it will have embossed Maha Vir Chakra both in Hindi and English with two lotus flowers between Hindi and English wording. The fitting is swivel mounting.
The Maha Vir 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. It
परमवीर चक्र या 'पीवीसी' सैन्य सेवा तथा उससे जुड़े हुए लोगों को दिया जाने वाला भारत का सर्वोच्च वीरता सम्मान है। यह पदक शत्रु के सामने अद्वितीय साहस तथा परम शूरता का परिचय देने पर दिया जाता है। 26 जनवरी 1950 से शुरू किया गया यह पदक मरणोपरांत भी दिया जाता है।. पदक का प्रावधान.
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....
