Vir Chakra
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The Vir Chakra 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... Wikipedia
First awarded: 1947
Awarded for: Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land or at sea or in the air
Eligibility: Military Personnel Only
Equivalent: Shaurya Chakra
Last awarded: 2021
Post-nominals: VrC
Presented by: Republic of India