Vir Chakra
| Vir Chakra | |
|---|---|
Vir Chakra and its ribbon, the third highest military decoration of India | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land or at sea or in the air. |
| Country | Republic of India |
| Presented by | Republic of India |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel Only |
| Post-nominals | VrC |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| First award | 1947 |
| Final award | 2021 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 362 |
| Total recipients | 1335 (As of 2023) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Equivalent | Shaurya Chakra |
| Next (lower) | Yudh Seva Medal |
The Vir Chakra (pronunciation: ʋiːɾa tʃakɾa, lit. 'Wheel of Bravery') is an Indian wartime military bravery award presented for acts of gallantry on the battlefield, on land or in the air or at sea.
It is third in precedence in wartime gallantry awards and comes after the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra.