Pingat Keberanian
# Pingat Keberanian

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.
