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State of Kedah Star of Gallantry

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Type
  
Military decoration

Sovereign
  
Abdul Halim of Kedah

Established
  
30 October 1952

Status
  
Currently constituted

Grades
  
Star (BPK)

Next (higher)
  
Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa

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

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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.

Classes

It is awarded in one class:

  • Silver Star - Post-nominal letters : BPK
  • Insignia

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

    References

    State of Kedah Star of Gallantry Wikipedia