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Philippine National Police Medal of Valor

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Philippine National Police Medal of Valor
PNP Medal of Valor on neck ribbon
TypePhilippine police medal with neck ribbon
Awarded forConspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb above and beyond the call of duty.[1]
DescriptionThe medal is a golden cross with triangle at the center. Inside the triangle are three stars. Projected around the cross is a sampaguita wreath.
Presented byRepublic of the Philippines
EligibilityPhilippine National Police personnel only
StatusCurrently awarded
Established23 September 1993
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal

The Philippine National Police Medal of Valor (Filipino: Medalya ng Kagitingan), also called the PNP Medal of Valor is the Philippine National Police's highest honor awarded for "a deed of personal bravery and self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty so conspicuous as to distinguish himself clearly above his comrades in the performance of more than ordinary hazardous service."[1]

The medal is awarded by the President of the Philippines to members of the Philippine National Police.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 93-018". Government of the Philippines. 23 September 1993. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  2. ^ "PNP Awards and Incentives". Philippine National Police PRO 9. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2017.