The Pingat Jasa Medal is a distinguished military honour that acknowledges the valour and commitment of Commonwealth personnel who served in Malaysia. Its emblem and ribbon epitomize solidarity, fidelity, and honesty. Read more..
The Pingat Jasa Medal is a military service award instituted by the government of Malaysia in 2004 to recognize the service of military and police personnel from Commonwealth countries who served in Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960), the Indonesian Confrontation (1963-1966), and other operations in the region up to 31 December 1966.
To be eligible for the Pingat Jasa Medal, military and police personnel must have served in a qualifying area of operation, typically involving a minimum of 90 days of service on land or at sea, or 30 sorties for aircrew. The medal can be awarded to members of the armed forces and police from Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and other eligible Commonwealth countries.
Design
The medal is designed as a circular cupronickel medallion, featuring a representation of the Malaysian crest on the obverse, with the words "Pingat Jasa Malaysia" inscribed below. The reverse of the medal displays the Malaysian coat of arms, symbolizing the unity and cooperation between Malaysia and the Commonwealth countries in defending their shared interests.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the Pingat Jasa Medal features three equally-sized stripes of red, white, and blue. The red stripe represents bravery and courage, the white stripe symbolizes purity and integrity, and the blue stripe signifies loyalty and dedication. The colors also reflect the close ties between Malaysia and the Commonwealth countries whose forces served during the qualifying operations.
The Pingat Jasa Medal serves as a symbol of the service and dedication of military and police personnel from Commonwealth countries who contributed to the defense of Malaysia and the preservation of peace and security in the region. It is a testament to their commitment, bravery, and cooperation, highlighting the importance of their role in maintaining stability during a critical period of history.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
