The State of Kedah Star of Valour (Bahasa Melayu: Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah)[citation needed] is the supreme honorific war decoration of the Sultanate of Kedah
| State of Kedah Star of Valour Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Sultan of Kedah | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Sallehuddin of Kedah |
| Grades | Star (BKK) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Royal Family Order of Kedah |
 Ribbon bar of the order [1] | |
History
editIt was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952.[citation needed]
Recipients
editIt is as a reward for acts of supreme valour performed by the military or civilians (in uniformed organizations or not) in circumstances of extreme danger during peacetime or war. There should be at least two witnesses to a candidate's deed. This award may be conferred posthumously.[2]
Classes
editIt is awarded in one class:[citation needed]
- Star - Post-nominal letters : BKK
Insignia
editIt composed of a bronze star hung from a dark red ribbon with a central dark blue stripe. Photos : 1 & 2
References
edit- ^ Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
- ^ Official Sultan website, List of Honours, Stars and Medals of the State of Kedah
