Pingat Keberanian
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Pingat Keberanian (Medal of Valour) | |
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File:Pingat Keberanian medal.png | |
Type | Medal |
Awarded for | Acts of courage and gallantry |
Presented by | Singapore |
Eligibility | Citizens of Singapore |
Status | Active |
Established | 1987 |
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.