Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal:
On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the President of India awarded seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals (SYSM) to the leaders of Operation Sindoor.
- It was instituted on 26 Jun 1980 to recognize the distinguished service of the most exceptional order during war/conflict/hostilities.
- Features of Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
- Circular in shape, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard fittings. The medal shall be of gold gilt.
- The medal shall have on its obverse the State Emblem and the inscriptions “SARVOTTAM YUDH SEVA MEDAL” (in English). On its reverse, it shall have a five pointed star.
- Ribbon:Golden colour with one red vertical stripe in the centre dividing it into two equal parts.
- Bar:If a recipient of the medal is subsequently awarded the medal again, every such further award shall be recognised by a Bar to be attached to the riband by which the medal is suspended.
- For every such Bar, a miniature insignia of a pattern approved by the Government shall be added to the riband when worn alone.
- Personnel Eligible: All ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force including those of Territorial Army Units, Auxiliary and Reserve Forces and other lawfully constituted Armed Forces when embodied.
- And also Nursing officers and other members of the Nursing Services in the Armed Forces.
- The medal may be awarded posthumously.
