The Ati Vishisht Seva Medal is a military award of India for distinguished service of an exceptional order to all ranks of the armed forces. It was established in 1960 and is a peacetime equivalent of Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal.
The Ati Vishisht Seva Medal was originally instituted as the “Vishisht Seva Medal, Class II” on 26 January 1960.
The Ati Vishisht Seva Design
The medal is struck in silver gilt, circular and measures 35 mm in diameter.
The obverse bears the Lion Capital. On its reverse, it has a five pointed star.
The ribbon is golden color with two blue vertical stripes.
