9 Years Long Service Medal
Indian army award
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The 9 Years Long Service Medal is awarded to personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, of all ranks, on completion of unblemished service of nine years.
India| 9 Years Long Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of the 9 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 | 19 April 1971 |
| Order of Wear[1][2] | |
| Next (higher) |  20 Years Long Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Commonwealth awards |
History
The 9 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 20 Years Long Service Medal.[3]
Medal
The medal is circular in shape and is made of cupronickel. On the obverse is the National Emblem with the words 9 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 emerald green in colour, divided into ten equal parts by nine vertical stripes in black.[3]