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This is the second highest decoration for valour
and is awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence
of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
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The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) (literally great warrior medal) 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. It replaced the British Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The medal may be awarded posthumously.
Maha Vir Chakra
Mahavir-chakra
Maha Vir Chakra ribbon.svg
Maha Vir Chakra medal and ribbon
Type
Medal
Awarded for
"... acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy on land, at sea or in the air."[1]
Country
India Republic of India
Presented by
India Republic of India
Eligibility
Military personnel
Status
Currently awarded
Established
26 January 1950; 71 years ago
First awarded
1947
Last awarded
2021
Total awarded posthumously
74
Total recipients
219 (As of 2021)[2][3]