Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
| Ati Vishisht Seva Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Distinguished Service |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | President of India |
| Established | January 26, 1960 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak |
| Equivalent | Uttam Yudh Seva Medal |
| Next (lower) | Vir Chakra |
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.