The Sena Medal is a decoration from India awarded to members of the Indian army for acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage. It was established on 17 June 1960 by the Government of India, with the approval of the President of India, and may be made posthumously.
The Sena Medal can be awarded for gallantry or for distinguished service carried out by any soldier not in the face of the enemy – so it serves as a sort of general commendation medal for the Indian Army too.
From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 250 (later revised, currently around Rs. 2000) for recipients of the award when given for bravery.
The Sena Medal Design
The medal is circular in shape. The obverse bears a bayonet pointing upwards. The reverse shows a standing soldier with the legend in Hindi “Sena Medal” above.
The ribbon is red with a single central white line, measuring 32 mms long.
