50th Independence Anniversary Medal
| 50th Independence Anniversary Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Service medal |
| Awarded for | All Armed Forces personnel borne on strength on 15 August 1997. |
| Presented by | India |
| Eligibility | Members of the Indian Armed Forces, Territorial Army, Para Military Forces, Central Police Organisations and other Police Forces |
| Established | 1997 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | 75th Independence Anniversary Medal |
| Next (lower) | 25th Independence Anniversary Medal |
The 50th Independence Anniversary Medal was issued to commemorate the historic occasion of 50 years of the independence of India. and is authorised for all Armed Forces personnel borne on strength as on 15 August 1997.