Round with a loop (Fitted to a horizontal bar with standard
fittings)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The front of the medal features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the national motto `Satyameva Jayate` below it. The inscription `SPECIAL SERVICE MEDAL` in Latin script and `विशेष सेवा पदक` in Devanagari script are arranged in a circular pattern around the central emblem.
Obverse lettering
SPECIAL SERVICE
MEDAL
विशेष सेवा पदक (Translation: Special Service Medal)
Obverse script
Devanagari, Latin
Reverse description
The reverse side of the medal depicts a falcon in flight, with mountain peaks visible below it. A floral pattern forms a circle around the central image
