The State of Kedah Star of Gallantry (
Bahasa Melayu
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: ''Bintang Perkasa Negeri Kedah'') is an honorific military decoration of the
Sultanate of Kedah
History
It was founded by Sultan
Badlishah of Kedah
Sultan Sir Badlishah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah (17 March 1894 – 13 July 1958) was the 27th Sultan of Kedah, a present Malaysian state, between 1943 and 1958. He succeeded the throne upon the death of his father, Sultan Abd ...
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.
[Official Sultan website]
List of Honours, Stars and Medals of the State of Kedah
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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 :
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References
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Military awards and decorations of Malaysia
Orders, decorations, and medals of Kedah