Sarvotam Yudh Seva Medal

Awarded for the highest degree of distinguished services in an operational context. In many ways, this is an operational version of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal which, since 1980, has been restricted to non-operational awards.

Established: 1980.

Obverse:

Reverse:

Ribbon: 31 mm, orange, with a central 2-mm red stripe.