Pingat Keberanian

Infobox Military Award
name=Pingat Keberanian


caption=Medal and ribbon
awarded_by=Singapore
type=Medal
eligibility=Citizens of Singapore
for=acts of courage and gallantry
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status=Currently issued
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established=1987
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last_award=
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higher=Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas
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lower=Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak
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caption2=Ribbon prior to 1996__NOTOC__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 inscription "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.

ee also

*Singaporean orders and decorations

References

* [http://www.pmo.gov.sg/PMOHQ/NationalHonoursandAwards/Pingat+Keberanian+%28The+Medal+of+Valour%29.htm Singaporean PM Office]