Nishan-e-Shujaat (; also spelled Nishan-i-Shujaat) is a civilian honour awarded by the

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acts of conspicuous gallantry, which are not always in the face of the enemy. The Nishan-i-Shujaat is worn as a breast badge suspended from a red ribbon threaded through a gold star and crescent.

Order of precedence

* Nishan-e-Shujaat – Symbol of Bravery * Hilal-e-Shujaat – Crescent of Bravery * Sitara-e-Shujaat – Star of Bravery * Tamgha-e-Shujaat – Medal of Bravery

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Decorations and Medals of Pakistan
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List of recipients

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