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Pingat Keberanian

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Type
  
Medal

Status
  
Currently issued

Eligibility
  
Citizens of Singapore

Established
  
1987

Awarded for
  
acts of courage and gallantry

Next (higher)
  
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas

The Pingat Keberanian (Medal of Valour), instituted in 1987, is a Singaporean decoration 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.

    • References

    Pingat Keberanian Wikipedia
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