Country Hong Kong Established 1997 | Post-nominals SBS First awarded 1998 | |
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Awarded for taking a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period Next (higher) Medal for Bravery (Gold) | ||
The Silver Bauhinia Star (Chinese: 銀紫荊星章, SBS) is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to people who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period. The award was created in 1997 to replace the British honours system (such as Order of the British Empire) after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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