State of Kedah Star of Gallantry explained

State of Kedah Star of Gallantry
Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah
Awarded By: Sultan of Kedah
Type:Military decoration
Status:Currently constituted
Head Title:Sovereign
Head:Sallehuddin of Kedah
Grades:Star (BPK)
Date:30 October 1952
Higher:Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa
Lower:Order of Loyalty to Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah
Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (dormant)

The State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (Bahasa Melayu: Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah) is an honorific military decoration of the Sultanate of Kedah

History

It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952.

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.[1]

Classes

It is awarded in one class:

Insignia

It is composed of a six-pointed silver star hung from a dark blue ribbon with 2 white stripes. Photos : 1

References

  1. Official Sultan website, List of Honours, Stars and Medals of the State of Kedah