20 Years Long Service Medal
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TypeMilitary long service medal
CountryIndia
Presented by
India
IndiaEligibilityAll ranks of the Indian Armed Forces
| 20 Years Long Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of the 20 Years Long Service Medal | |
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | India |
| Eligibility | All ranks of the Indian Armed Forces |
| Campaign(s) | Currently awarded |
| Established | 19 April 1971 |
| Order of Wear[1][2] | |
| Next (higher) |  30 Years Long Service Medal |
| Next (lower) |  9 Years Long Service Medal |
The 20 Years Long Service Medal is awarded to personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, of all ranks, on completion of unblemished service of twenty years.
The 20 Years Long Service Medal was instituted on 19 April 1971 by the Government of India, with the approval of the President of India. One other medal was instituted on the same day - the 9 Years Long Service Medal.[3]
