Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera)
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The Pingat Penghargaan (Commendation Medal (Military)) is awarded to any member of the Singapore Armed Forces
who has placed himself above his peers through commendable achievements in military command or staff work, or who has performed service over and above the call of duty.
The Pingat Kepujian
is the civil equivalent award.
Prior to 1996, the three services issued their own version of the Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera). Whilst retaining the same name, the ribbons and medals differed. The individual service medals where issued in three grades - Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Singapore Armed Forces
The Singapore Armed Forces is the military arm of the Total Defence of the Republic of Singapore; as well as the military component of the Ministry of Defence. The SAF comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Navy...
who has placed himself above his peers through commendable achievements in military command or staff work, or who has performed service over and above the call of duty.
The Pingat Kepujian
Pingat Kepujian
The Pingat Kepujian was instituted in 1996. The medal may be awarded to any of the following persons who has distinguished himself through commendable performance and conduct, or significant efficiency, competence and devotion to duty:...
is the civil equivalent award.
Prior to 1996, the three services issued their own version of the Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera). Whilst retaining the same name, the ribbons and medals differed. The individual service medals where issued in three grades - Gold, Silver and Bronze.