Pingat Gagah Perkasa

Pingat Gagah Perkasa



Medal and ribbon
Awarded by Singapore
Type Order of Honour
Eligibility Police and citizens of Singapore
Awarded for outstanding performance or exceptional bravery
Status Currently issued
Statistics
Established 1962
Precedence
Next (higher) Pingat Kehormatan
Equivalent Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera)
Next (lower) Pingat Jasa Gemilang

Ribbon prior to 1996

The Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, 杰出英勇奖章), instituted in 1962, is awarded to members of the Singapore Police Force, as well as members of the Singaporean public who displayed outstanding performance or exceptional bravery in situations involving a threat to personal danger. For these acts to be recognised, they have to be performed in Singapore, although exceptions may be made.

The Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera) is the Singapore Armed Forces equivalent award.

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