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{{Short description|Indian army award}} | {{Short description|Indian army award}} | ||
{{Infobox military award | {{Infobox military award | ||
| name = Sena Medal | | name = Sena Medal | ||
| image = [[File:Sena Medal | | image = [[File:Sena Medal.png|150px]]<br /><br />[[File:Sena Medal ribbon.svg|150px]] | ||
| caption = Sena Medal and its ribbon | | caption = Sena Medal and its ribbon | ||
| presenter = {{Flagicon|India}} [[India]] | | presenter = {{Flagicon|India}} [[India]] | ||
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| total_awarded_posthumously = | | total_awarded_posthumously = | ||
| total_recipients = | | total_recipients = | ||
| precedence_label =Order of Wear<ref>{{cite web|title=Precedence Of Medals|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=zCQHR1MODtMw0EJ0MUc5CA==&ParentID=XRRy6fl/Yj1c0bK0sve+Pg==|work=indianarmy.nic.in/|publisher=Indian Army|access-date=15 September | | precedence_label =Order of Wear<ref>{{cite web|title=Precedence Of Medals|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=zCQHR1MODtMw0EJ0MUc5CA==&ParentID=XRRy6fl/Yj1c0bK0sve+Pg==|work=indianarmy.nic.in/|publisher=Indian Army|access-date=15 September 2014}}</ref> | ||
| individual = | | individual = | ||
| higher = [[Yudh Seva Medal]] | | higher = [[File:Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|35px]] [[Yudh Seva Medal]] | ||
| same = [[ | | same = [[File:Nao Sena Medal ribbon.svg|35px]] [[Nau Sena Medal]] ([[Indian Navy|Navy]])<br/>[[File:Vayusena Medal ribbon.svg|35px]] [[Vayu Sena Medal]] ([[Indian Air Force|Air Force]]) | ||
| lower = [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] | | lower = [[File:Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|35px]] [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] | ||
| related = | | related = | ||
| image2 = | | image2 = | ||
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The '''Sena Medal''' is awarded to members of the Indian army, of all ranks, "for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage as have special significance for the Army." Awards may be made posthumously and a bar is authorized for subsequent awards of the Sena Medal. | The '''Sena Medal''' ({{lit|Army Medal}}) is awarded to members of the Indian army, of all ranks, "for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage as have special significance for the Army." Awards may be made posthumously and a bar is authorized for subsequent awards of the Sena Medal. | ||
It can be awarded for gallantry or it can also be for distinguished service carried out by any soldier, not in the face of the enemy. Therefore, the Sena Medal also serves as a sort of general commendation medal for the Indian Army. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 250 for recipients of the award when it is awarded for bravery. It has since been revised to Rs. 2000. It is preceded by the [[Vir Chakra]], [[Shaurya Chakra]] & [[Yudh | It can be awarded for gallantry or it can also be for distinguished service carried out by any soldier, not in the face of the enemy. Therefore, the Sena Medal also serves as a sort of general commendation medal for the Indian Army. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 250 for recipients of the award when it is awarded for bravery. It has since been revised to Rs. 2000. It is preceded by the [[Vir Chakra]], [[Shaurya Chakra]] & [[Yudh Seva Medal]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Sena Medal was instituted on 26 January 1960 by the [[Government of India]], with the approval of the [[President of India]]. Five other medals were instituted on the same day | The Sena Medal was instituted on 26 January 1960 by the [[Government of India]], with the approval of the [[President of India]]. Five other medals were instituted on the same day — the Vishisht Seva Medal series (Class I, Class II, Class III),{{refn|These awards were later renamed [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] and [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] respectively.}} the [[Sainya Seva Medal]], [[Videsh Seva Medal]], [[Nao Sena Medal]] and the [[Vayu Sena Medal]].<ref name="PIB">{{cite web |title=DESIGNS OF NEW SERVICE MEDAL AND THEIR DESIGNS |url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1960-JULY-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1960-07-29_030.pdf |website=archive.pib.gov.in |date=29 July 1960|access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Medal== | ==Medal== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[Nau Sena Medal]] | ||
* [[Vayu Sena Medal]] | * [[Vayu Sena Medal]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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{{Awards and decorations of the Indian Armed Forces}} | |||
[[Category:Military awards and decorations of India]] | [[Category:Military awards and decorations of India]] | ||
[[Category:Awards established in 1960]] | [[Category:Awards established in 1960]] | ||
[[Category:Sena Medal| ]] | [[Category:Sena Medal| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:15, 24 December 2025
| Sena Medal | |
|---|---|
  Sena Medal and its ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Country | India |
| Presented by |  India |
| Eligibility | All ranks of the army[1] |
| Post-nominals | SM |
| Campaign(s) | Currently awarded |
| Established | 17 June 1960 |
| Order of Wear[2] | |
| Next (higher) |  Yudh Seva Medal |
| Equivalent |  Nau Sena Medal (Navy) Vayu Sena Medal (Air Force) |
| Next (lower) |  Vishisht Seva Medal |
The Sena Medal (lit. 'Army Medal') is awarded to members of the Indian army, of all ranks, "for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage as have special significance for the Army." Awards may be made posthumously and a bar is authorized for subsequent awards of the Sena Medal.
It can be awarded for gallantry or it can also be for distinguished service carried out by any soldier, not in the face of the enemy. Therefore, the Sena Medal also serves as a sort of general commendation medal for the Indian Army. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 250 for recipients of the award when it is awarded for bravery. It has since been revised to Rs. 2000. It is preceded by the Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra & Yudh Seva Medal.
History[edit | edit source]
The Sena Medal was instituted on 26 January 1960 by the Government of India, with the approval of the President of India. Five other medals were instituted on the same day — the Vishisht Seva Medal series (Class I, Class II, Class III),[3] the Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal, Nao Sena Medal and the Vayu Sena Medal.[4]
Medal[edit | edit source]
The medal has on it observe, a circular silver medal with a bayonet, pointed upwards. On the reverse, a standing soldier with the legend in Hindi "Sena Medal" above is displayed. The medal is suspended by a straight-bar suspender and is named on the edge. The medal is also often dated on the edge as well. The ribbon is 32 mm long in red colour, with a white central stripe.[5]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.indianarmy.gov.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=+XFsYvbMVazIZKDD0Hpa9Q==&ParentID=ls2jF2p0N9pszPf1/q9f8g== [dead link]
- ↑ "Precedence Of Medals". indianarmy.nic.in/. Indian Army. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ These awards were later renamed Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal respectively.
- ↑ "DESIGNS OF NEW SERVICE MEDAL AND THEIR DESIGNS" (PDF). archive.pib.gov.in. 29 July 1960. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ↑ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". www.indianarmy.nic.in.
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