Pingat Keberanian

Award
Pingat Keberanian
(Medal of Valour)


Ribbon after 1996
TypeMedal
Awarded forActs of courage and gallantry
Presented by Singapore
EligibilityCitizens of Singapore
StatusActive
Established1987
Ribbon prior to 1996
Precedence
Next (higher)Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas
Next (lower)Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak

The Pingat Keberanian (English: Medal of Valour) is a Singaporean decoration instituted in 1987, awarded to any person who has performed an act of courage and gallantry in circumstances of personal danger.[1]

History

The Pingat Keberanian was instituted in 1987.[2]

Description

  • The medal is silver-gilt and consists of an eight-pointed star upon a sixteen-sided base. The obverse side bears a central disc supporting 2 crossed swords and a shield bearing a crescent and 5 stars. Below the disc is a scroll with the description "PINGAT KEBERANIAN".
  • The reverse bears the State arms.
  • The ribbon is white with a red edging, a purple centre band and a purple stripe to each side of the band.

References

  1. ^ "History and background of the national awards". The Straits Times. 6 November 1993. p. 30. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  2. ^ Hermes (13 August 2015). "Singapore badges of honour | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 17 January 2023.

External links

  • Singapore, Prime Minister's Office (2 October 2018). "PMO | The Medal of Valour Pingat Keberanian". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
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