Indian medal in recognition of service during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Award
Samar Seva Star
Awarded for
For Valour and Courage in Indo-Pak War of 1965
Country
India
Presented by
Government of India
Ribbon
Obverse
Written in Hindi Samar Seva Star
Reverse
Awarded to whom (The person's name)
Established
11 February 1967
Precedence
Next (higher)
Special Service Medal
Next (lower)
Poorvi Star
The Samar Seva Star is an Indian medal awarded to both Armed Forces personnel and civilians in recognition of service during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. The award was established on 11 February 1967.[1][2]
^Edward S. Haynes; Rana Chhina (2008), Medals and Decorations of Independent India, Manohar Publishers & Distributors, ISBN 978-81-7304-719-0
^Sainik Samachar, Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, 1971
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