Item: Singapore Medal of Honour Pingat Kehormatan SPINK 1996 Distinguished Conduct
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Date: Apr 13, 2012
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The Singapore Medal of Honour (Pingat Kehormatan).
Original. Full-sized. Unnamed. Made by British Spink & Son Ltd.
This medal was purchased from British Liverpool Medals more than 10 years ago.
In used from 1996 onwards. Awarded to any member of the S’pore Armed Forces (SAF) or the S’pore Police Force (SPF) who has performed any act or series of acts constituting distinguished conduct in active service in the field. In special circumstances, it may be awarded to any person engaged in operational duties whose acts or series of acts constitute distinguished conduct. The maximum number of medals awarded per year is 4.
Design:
Obverse – Four-lobed artifice superimposed upon 2 crossed swords. In the centre of the artifice, there shall be a five-pointed star on a red-enamelled background encircled by a laurel wreath in green enamel. At the base there shall be a scroll with the inscription “PINGAT KEHORMATA”. Reverse – State of arms.
Material: Silver-gilt.
Condition: Original. Extremely Fine.