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Pingat Keberanian

FieldValue
namePingat Keberanian
(*Medal of Valour*)
image[[File:Pingat Keberanian medal.png]]
[[File:Pingat Keberanian ribbon (from 1996).png100px]]
captionRibbon after 1996
presenterSingapore
typeMedal
eligibilityCitizens of Singapore
awarded_forActs of courage and gallantry
status*Active*
established1987
higherPingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas
lowerPingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak
image2Pingat Keberanian ribbon (1987–1996).png
image2_size100px
caption2Ribbon prior to 1996

(Medal of Valour)

NOTOC 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.

History

The Pingat Keberanian was instituted in 1987.

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.

Recipients

  • The commando unit that resolved the hijacking of Singapore Airlines Flight 117

References

References

  1. (6 November 1993). "History and background of the national awards". [[The Straits Times]].
  2. Hermes. (13 August 2015). "Singapore badges of honour {{!}} The Straits Times".
  3. https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=b1687d86-f5de-45a8-8e0c-1f0465d1bdf6
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