The decorations of Azad Hind were instituted by Subhas Chandra Bose while in Nazi Germany, initially for the Indian Legion, to be awarded for gallantry in the field of battle.
Later, the same awards were instituted by the Azad Hind provisional government for the Indian National Army during its campaign in South-East Asia.
The second highest military decoration by the awarded by the Azad Hind Government was the Sardar-e-Jung (Leader of Battle), which was a 1st Class Star.
At least two awards were made, one to Colonel Shaukat Hayat Malik for the capture of Moirang, and to Capt.
[1] The Vir-e-Hind (Warrior of India) was the 2nd Class Star and third in order.