Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM, lit.'very distinguished service medal') is a military award of India given to recognize "distinguished service of an exceptional order" to all ranks of the armed forces. The award is a peacetime equivalent of Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal, which is a Wartime Distinguished Service decoration.
The award can also be granted posthumously. Subsequent awards are represented by a bar worn on the ribbon. The awardee can use "AVSM" as post-nominal letters.
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AtiVishishtSevaMedal (AVSM, lit. 'very distinguished service medal') is a military award of India given to recognize "distinguished service of an exceptional...
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the Yudh SevaMedal and was the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) in Nagaland for which he was decorated with the AtiVishishtSevaMedal. He also...
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