Commendation Medal

The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star Medal, a Commendation Medal with "V" Device or Combat "V" (Navy/Marine) is awarded; the "V" device may be authorized for wear on the service and suspension ribbon of the medal to denote valor. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fifth version existing for acts of joint military service performed under the Department of Defense.

The Commendation Medal was originally only a service ribbon and was first awarded by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in 1943. An Army Commendation Ribbon followed in 1945, and in 1949, the Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Commendation ribbons were renamed the "Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant." By 1960, the Commendation Ribbons had been authorized as full medals and were subsequently referred to as Commendation Medals.

Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera)

The Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera) (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.

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Pingat Kepujian

The Pingat Kepujian (Commendation Medal) 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:

The Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera) is the military equivalent award.

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