Vir Chakra

The Vir Chakra (pronunciation: ʋiːɾatʃakɾa, lit.'Wheel of Bravery') 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 Chakra.