State of Kedah Star of Gallantry
State of Kedah Star of Gallantry Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah | |
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Awarded by ![]() | |
Type | Military decoration |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Sallehuddin of Kedah |
Grades | Star (BPK) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa |
Next (lower) | Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah |
![]() Ribbon bar of the order [1] |
The State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (Bahasa Melayu: Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah)[citation needed] is an honorific military decoration of the Sultanate of Kedah
History[]
It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952.[citation needed]
Recipients[]
It is as a reward for conspicuous acts of gallantry by the military, police or civilians, but of a standard less than the Star of Valour (B.K.K). This Medal may be awarded posthumously.[2]
Classes[]
It is awarded in one class:[citation needed]
- Silver Star - Post-nominal letters : BPK
Insignia[]
It is composed of a six-pointed silver star hung from a dark blue ribbon with 2 white stripes. Photos : 1
References[]
- ^ Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
- ^ Official Sultan website, List of Honours, Stars and Medals of the State of Kedah
Categories:
- Military awards and decorations of Malaysia
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Kedah