Indian Armed Forces Special Services Medal Suraksha Clasp

Century 20th Century
Nationality indian
Type Medals
The Special Service Medal (Vishesh Seva Padak) is a military service medal of the Indian Armed Forces
Key Specifications & DesignShape: Octagonal (eight-sided) shape, struck in a copper-nickel alloy
Composition: Copper-nickel
Obverse (Front): Features a falcon in flight with mountain peaks visible below it
Reverse (Back): Displays the State Emblem of India (Lion Capital of Ashoka) with the inscription of the medal’s name
Clasps: A clasp is issued with the name of the specific operational area or campaign inscribed on the bar (such as Suraksha / सुरक्षा)
The ‘Suraksha’ ClaspMeaning: Suraksha (meaning “Security” or “Protection”) is inscribed in Hindi or English on the clasp bar attached to the ribbon and suspension fitting of the medal
Usage: It is awarded to personnel deployed for specific internal security, counter-insurgency, or border operations (frequently associated with operations like Op Rakshak and other regional deployments) under active operational conditions