Pakistani military awards for gallantry ‘in the face of the enemy’ include four decorations. The highest award, Nishan-i-Haider (Haider being an epithet of the gallant Muslim Caliph Ali) is an order in itself, while there are three classes in the order of Jur’at (Valour): 

(a) Nishan-i-Haider (Emblem of Haider). Awarded ‘to those who have performed acts of greatest heroism or most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger and have shown bravery of the highest order or devotion to the country, in the presence of the enemy on land, at sea or in the air.’ (Conferrable on all ranks.)

(b) Hilal-i-Jur’at (Crescent of Valour). Awarded ‘for act of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed on land, at sea or in the air.’ (Conferrable upon officers only.)

(c) Sitara-i-Jur’at (Star of Valour). Awarded ‘for gallant and distinguished service performed in combat.’ (Conferrable on all ranks.)

(d) Tamgha-i-Jur’at (Medal of Valour). Awarded ‘for gallant and distinguished service performed in combat.’ (Conferrable on all ranks.)

Indian awards for gallantry ‘in the face of the enemy’ include three classes in the order of ‘Chakra,’ named after the ‘wheel of progress’ emblem on the Indian flag:

(a) Param Vir Chakra (Greatest Hero of the Order of Chakra). Awarded ‘for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self sacrifice in presence of enemy.’ (Conferrable on all ranks.)

(b) Maha Vir Chakra (Great Hero of the Order of Chakra). Awarded ‘for conspicuous act of gallantry in face of enemy.’ (Conferrable on all ranks.)

(c) Vir Chakra (Hero of the Order of Chakra). Awarded ‘for act of gallantry in the face of enemy.’ (Conferrable on all ranks.)