Order of the Star of Nepal explained

Order of the Star of Nepal
Nepali: नेपाल तारा
Presenter:King of Nepal
Country: Nepal
Type:Five class Order
Awarded For:Outstanding merit both civilian and military.
Established:19 November 1918
Firstawarded:1918
Lastawarded:2000
Higher:Order of the Footprint of Nepal
Lower:Order of Om Rama Patta
Related:Medal of the Order of the Star of Nepal (Nepal Tara Padak)

The Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल तारा Nepal Taradisha) is an award of Nepal.

History

It was instituted by King Tribhubhan Bir Bikram Shah Dev on 19 November 1918. Attached to the order is a medal (Nepal-Tara-Padak) instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936.[1]

Grades

The order consists of the Sovereign, Grand Master and ordinary members. For the ordinary members there are five grades and an associated medal (Nepal Tara Padak) The order is presented for outstanding civil or military merit.:[1]

Notable recipients

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robertson . Megan C. . Nepal: The Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal . Medals of the World . 6 April 2004 . 2011-07-15.