Pingat Keberanian

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.

Pingat Keberanian


Medal and ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded foracts of courage and gallantry
Presented bySingapore
EligibilityCitizens of Singapore
StatusCurrently issued
Established1987
Ribbon prior to 1996
Precedence
Next (higher)Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas
Next (lower)Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak

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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