30 Years Long Service Medal
| 30 Years Long Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Ribbon of the 30 Years Long Service Medal | |
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | India |
| Eligibility | All ranks of the Indian Armed Forces |
| Campaign | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1980 |
| Order of Wear[1][2] | |
| Next (higher) | 25th Independence Anniversary Medal |
| Next (lower) | 20 Years Long Service Medal |
The 30 Years Long Service Medal is awarded to personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, of all ranks, on completion of unblemished service of thirty years.
History
The 30 Years Long Service Medal was instituted in 1980 by the Government of India, with the approval of the President of India.
Medal
The medal is circular in shape and is made of cupronickel. On the obverse is the National Emblem with the words 30 Years Long Service in English and Hindi. On the reverse are the coats of arms of the three services - the sword, the anchor and the wings, all beneath a rising sun. The ribbon is orange in colour and features a central stripe of red, dark blue, and light blue in that order.
See also
References
- ^ "Precedence Of Medals". indianarmy.nic.in/. Indian Army. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "The Gazette of India" (PDF). egazette.gov.in. Retrieved 26 August 2025.