State of Kedah Star of Gallantry Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah |
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Awarded by Sultan of Kedah | |
Type | Military decoration |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Abdul Halim of Kedah |
Grades | Star (BPK) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa |
Next (lower) | Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah |
Ribbon bar of the order |
The State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (Bahasa Melayu: Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah) is an honorific military decoration of the Sultanate of Kedah
It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952.
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.
It is awarded in one class:
It is composed of a six-pointed silver star hung from a dark blue ribbon with 2 white stripes. Photos : 1 & 2