Pingat Keberanian

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Pingat Keberanian
(Medal of Valour)
File:Pingat Keberanian medal.png

Pingat Keberanian ribbon (from 1996).png
Ribbon after 1996
TypeMedal
Awarded forActs of courage and gallantry
Presented by Singapore
EligibilityCitizens of Singapore
StatusActive
Established1987
Pingat Keberanian ribbon (1987–1996).png
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.

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.

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