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The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Sultan of Kelantan. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated.

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Order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals

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Orders, decorations, and medals

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Kelantan or the Star of Yunus - Darjah Kerabat Yang Amat Dihormati (Bintang al-Yunusi)

  • Founded by Sultan Muhammad IV in 1916.
  • Awarded in a single class (D.K.), limited to 25 recipients at any one time and reserved for Royalty.
  • The Most Illustrious Order of the Crown of Kelantan, or the Star of Muhammad - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (Bintang al-Muhammadi)

  • Founded by Sultan Muhammad IV in honour of Sultan Muhammad I in 1916.
  • Awarded in three classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka - limited to 40 recipients - S.P.M.K.
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - limited to 60 recipients - D.P.M.K.
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - P.M.K.
  • see also The Crown of Kelantan Decoration - Sri Mahkota Kelantan (S.M.K.)
  • see also The Sri Kelantan Decoration - Sri Kelantan (S.K.)
  • The Most Illustrious Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan or the Star of Ismail - Darjah Kebesaran Jiwa Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (Bintang al-Ismaili)

  • Founded by Sultan Ismail in 1925.
  • Awarded in three classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka - limited to 50 recipients - S.J.M.K.
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - limited to 75 recipients - D.J.M.K.
  • 3. Companion or Setia - J.M.K.
  • see also The Ahli Kelantan Decoration - Ahli Kelantan (A.K.)
  • The Most Distinguished Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan or the Star of Ibrahim - Darjah Kebesaran Setia Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Terbilang (Bintang al-Ibrahimi)

  • Founded by Sultan Yahya Petra on 10 December 1967.
  • Awarded in five classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka - limited to 50 recipients - S.P.S.K.
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - limited to 75 recipients - D.P.S.K.
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - P.S.K.
  • 4. Officer or Bentara - B.S.K.
  • 5. Member or Ahli - A.S.K.
  • and a medal of merit (Pingat Setia Mahkota Kelantan) - P.S.
  • The Most Valiant Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan or the Star of Yahya Petra - Darjah Kebesaran Kshatria Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Perkasa (Bintang al-Yahyawi)

  • Founded by Sultan Ismail II Petra in 1988.
  • Awarded in three classes :
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato’ Sri Paduka - limited to 40 recipients - S.P.K.K.
  • 2. Knight Commander or Dato’ Paduka - limited to 60 recipients - D.P.K.K.
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - P.K.K.
  • The Order of the Most Distinguished and Most Valiant Warrior - Darjah Pahlawan Yang Amat Gagah Perkasa Yang Amat Mulia

  • Founded by Sultan Muhammad IV in 1919 as a reward for individual acts of supreme gallantry and valour.
  • Awarded in one class (P.Y.G.P.)
  • Crown of Kelantan Decoration - Sri Mahkota Kelantan

  • Instituted by Sultan Muhammad IV in 1916 as a reward for those whose civil services do not qualify for the ordinary classes of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan.
  • Awarded in a single class (S.M.K.)
  • In reality this decoration functions as the fourth class of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan.

    Sri Kelantan Decoration - Sri Kelantan

  • Instituted by Sultan Muhammad IV in 1916 as a reward for those whose services do not qualify for the ordinary classes of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan.
  • Awarded in a single class (S.K.)
  • Originally a military decoration which now functions essentially as the fifth class of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan.
  • Ahli Kelantan Decoration - Ahli Kelantan

  • Instituted by Sultan Ismail in 1925 as a reward for those whose services do not qualify for the ordinary classes of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan.
  • Awarded in a single class (A.K.)
  • In reality this decoration functions as the fourth class of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan.
  • Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Bakti

  • Instituted by Sultan Ismail in 1925 as a reward for general service and awarded principally to military officers.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal (P.B.)
  • Loyal Service Medal - Pingat Taat

  • Instituted by Sultan Ismail in 1925 as a reward for long service awarded principally to military personnel.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal (P.T.)
  • Good Conduct Medal - Pingat Perangai Baik

  • Instituted by Sultan Ismail in 1925 to reward long service and good conduct in government service.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal (P.P.B.)
  • State Council Opening Commemorative Medal 1939 - Pingat Peringatan Pembukaan Dewan Tinggi 1939

  • Instituted by Sultan Muhammad IV to commemorate the opening of the inauguration of the first Kelantan State Council in 1939.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal (P.P.M.)
  • Sultan Ibrahim Coronation Medal - Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Ibrahim

  • Instituted by Sultan Ibrahim to commemorate his Coronation on 25 October 1944.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal.
  • Sultan Yahya Petra Coronation Medal - Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Yahya Petra

  • Instituted by Sultan Yahya Petra on 17 July 1961 to commemorate his Coronation.
  • Awarded in two classes :
  • 1. Gold - for rulers
  • 2. Silver - for ordinary recipients.
  • Sultan Ismail Petra Coronation Medal - Pingat Kemahkotaan Sultan Ismail Petra

  • Instituted by Sultan Ismail II to commemorate his Coronation on 30 March 1980.
  • Awarded in two classes :
  • 1. Gold - for rulers
  • 2. Silver - for ordinary recipients.
  • Silver Jubilee Medal - Pingat Jubli Perak

  • Instituted by Sultan Ismail II to commemorate his Silver Jubilee on 30 March 2005.
  • Awarded in a single class, a silver medal (P.J.P.)
  • References

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