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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
| State of Kedah Star of Gallantry Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Sultan of Kedah | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Sallehuddin of Kedah |
| Grades | Star (BPK) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa |
| Next (lower) | Order of Loyalty to Sultan Sallehuddin of Kedah Order of Loyalty to Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (dormant) |
.svg){kind=small} Ribbon bar of the order [1] | |
History
editIt was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952.[citation needed]
Recipients
editIt 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
editIt is awarded in one class:[citation needed]
- Silver Star - Post-nominal letters : BPK
Insignia
editIt is composed of a six-pointed silver star hung from a dark blue ribbon with 2 white stripes. Photos : 1
References
edit- ^ Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
- ^ Official Sultan website, List of Honours, Stars and Medals of the State of Kedah
