State of Kedah Star of Valour
State of Kedah Star of Valour Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah | |
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Awarded by ![]() | |
Type | Military decoration |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Sallehuddin of Kedah |
Grades | Star (BKK) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None |
Next (lower) | Royal Family Order of Kedah |
![]() Ribbon bar of the order [1] |
The State of Kedah Star of Valour (Bahasa Melayu: Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah)[citation needed] is the supreme honorific war 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 acts of supreme valour performed by the military or civilians in circumstances of extreme danger during peacetime or war. There should be at least two witnesses to a candidate's deed. This award may be conferred posthumously.[2]
Classes[]
It is awarded in one class:[citation needed]
- Star - Post-nominal letters : BKK
Insignia[]
It composed of a bronze star hung from a dark red ribbon with a central dark blue stripe. Photos : 1 & 2
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