Pingat Keberanian Explained

Pingat Keberanian (Medal of Valour)
Presenter:	Singapore
Type:	Medal
Eligibility:	Citizens of Singapore
Awarded For:	Acts of courage and gallantry
Status:	Active
Established:	1987
Higher:	Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas
Lower:	Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak
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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.

External links

Web site: Singapore . Prime Minister's Office . 2 October 2018 . PMO The Medal of Valour Pingat Keberanian . 16 January 2023 . Prime Minister's Office Singapore . en.

Notes and References

News: 6 November 1993 . History and background of the national awards . en-SG . 30 . . 16 January 2023.
Web site: Hermes . 13 August 2015 . Singapore badges of honour The Straits Times . 17 January 2023 . www.straitstimes.com . en.