Pingat Keberanian
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The Pingat Keberanian 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.
is a Singaporean decoration
Singaporean orders and decorations
Orders and decorations conferred to civilians and military personnel in Singapore, listed by order of precedence. Awards specific to the military or police forces are separately listed.Note that the ribbons shown are those used after 1996...
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 ArmsCoat of arms of SingaporeThe coat of arms of Singapore was adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. The committee that created it, headed by then Deputy Prime Minister Toh Chin Chye, was also responsible for the national flag and the national anthem...
. - The ribbon is white with a red edging, a purple centre band and a purple stripe to each side of the band.