Orders, decorations, and medals of Perak

The following is the orders, decorations, and medals given by Sultan of Perak. When applicable, post-nominal letters and non-hereditary titles are indicated.[1][2]

Order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals

Precedence:[1][3]

1. Darjah Kerabat DiRaja Yang Amat Dihormati D.K. -- Left shoulder
2. Darjah Kerabat Seri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat DiHormati D.K.S.A. -- Left shoulder
3. Darjah Kerabat Azlanii D.K.A. I -- Left shoulder
4. Darjah Kerabat Azlanii II D.K.A. II -- Left shoulder
5. Darjah Kebesaran Seri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat Dimulia S.P.S.A. Dato’ Seri Diraja
6. Darjah Kebesaran Seri Paduka Sultan Nazrin Shah S.P.S.N. Dato’ Seri Diraja
7. Darjah Kebesaran Dato' Seri Azlanii D.S.A. Dato’ Seri
8. Darjah Seri Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini S.P.C.M. Dato’ Seri
9. Darjah Seri Panglima Taming Sari S.P.T.S. Dato’ Seri Panglima
10. Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak S.P.M.P. Dato’ Seri
11. Darjah Dato' Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini D.P.C.M. Dato’
12. Darjah Dato' Pahlawan Taming Sari D.P.T.S. Dato’ Pahlawan
13. Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Perak D.P.M.P. Dato’
14. Darjah Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini P.C.M. --
Pirwira (Paduka) Taming Sari P.T.S. -- abrogated in 1989
15. Darjah Paduka Mahkota Perak P.M.P. --
16. Darjah Ahli Cura Si Manja Kini A.C.M. --
17. Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perak A.M.P. --
18. Jaksa Pendamai J.P. --
Hulubalang Taming Sari H.T.S. -- abrogated in 1989
Kshatriya Taming Sari K.T.S. -- abrogated in 1989
Perajurit (Ahli) Taming Sari A.T.S. -- abrogated in 1989
19. Pingat Keberanian Handal P.K.H. --
20. Pingat Pekerti Terpilih P.P.T. --
21. Pingat Jasa Kebaktian P.J.K. --
22. Pingat Lama Perkhidmatan P.L.P. --

Orders, decorations, and medals

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Perak - Darjah Kerabat Diraja Yang Amat Dihormati

  • Founded by Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah on 12 December 1957.
  • Awarded in one class only, conferred on members of the Perak and foreign Royal houses - D.K.

The Most Esteemed Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah - Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati

  • Founded by Sultan Azlan Shah in 2000. Conferred on members of the Perak and foreign Royal Houses and for distinguished services to the Sultan.
  • Awarded in two classes :
    • a superior class - restricted to Royalty - Darjah Kerabat Sultan Azlan - D.K.S.A.
    • an ordinary class Datuk Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan - S.P.S.A.

The Most Esteemed Azlanii Royal Family Order - Darjah Yang Teramat Mulia Darjah Kerabat Azlanii

  • Founded by Sultan Azlan Shah in 2009 and 2010.
  • Awarded in three classes :
    • Member First Class - Darjah Kerabat Azlanii - D.K.A. I (2010)
    • Member Second Class - Darjah Kerabat Azlanii - D.K.A. II (2010)
    • Grand Knight - Darjah Dato’ Seri Azlanii - D.S.A. (2009)

The Most Illustrious Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (the Perak Sword of State) - Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia Cura Si Manja Kini

  • Founded by Sultan Idris Shah II on 15 September 1969.
  • Awarded in three classes and the fourth class was instituted on 19 April 1989 :
    • 1. Grand Knight or Dato' Seri - S.P.C.M.
    • 2. Knight or Dato' - D.P.C.M.
    • 3. Commander or Paduka - P.C.M.
    • 4. Member or Ahli - A.C.M.

The Most Valliant Order of Taming Sari (the Perak State Kris) - Darjah Kebesaran Taming Sari Negeri Perak Yang Amat Perkasa

  • Founded by Sultan Idris Shah II in 1977.
  • Awarded to military and police personnel in six classes :
    • 1. Dato' Seri Panglima - S.P.T.S.
    • 2. Dato' Pahlawan - D.P.T.S.
    • 3. Pirwira (Paduka) - P.T.S.
    • 4. Hulubalang - H.T.S.
    • 5. Kshatriya - K.T.S.
    • 6. Perajurit (Ahli) - A.T.S.

The Most Illustrious Order of the Perak State Crown - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia

  • Founded by Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah on 12 December 1957.
  • Awarded in four classes :
    • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Seri - S.P.M.P.
    • 2. Knight Commander or Dato' - D.P.M.P.
    • 3. Commander or Paduka - P.M.P.
    • 4. Member or Ahli - A.M.P.

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal

  • Instituted by Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah on 15 January 1951 as a reward for conspicuous gallantry and heroism.
  • Awarded in a single class, originally a silver medal similar to the design of the P.P.T. but now a four-pointed enamelled star (P.K.H.).
  • Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of gallantry.

Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpilih

  • Instituted by Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah on 15 January 1951 to reward conspicuous bravery.
  • Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - P.P.T.
  • Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of bravery.

Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

  • Instituted by Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah on 15 January 1951 to reward meritorious public service in state employ.
  • Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - P.J.K.

Long Service Medal - Pingat Lama Perkhidmatan

  • Instituted by Sultan Idris Shah II on 15 September 1969 to reward long service in state employ of at least twenty-five years continuous duration.
  • Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - P.L.P.

Timeline of ribbons

Order Class 1957-1969 1969-1977 1977-2000 2001–2010 2011–2016 Since 2017
Royal Family Order of Perak (1957) D.K.[4][5]
Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah (2000) D.K.S.A.[6] ---
S.P.S.A.[7][8] ---
Azlanii Royal Family Order (2010) D.K.A. I [9] ---
D.K.A. II [10]
Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (1969, ACM 1989) [11] S.P.C.M.[citation needed] ---
lower classes
Order of Taming Sari (1977) [12] S.P.T.S. ---
D.P.T.S.
P.T.S. ---
H.T.S.
K.T.S.
A.T.S.
Order of the Perak State Crown (1957) [13] S.P.M.P.[citation needed]
lower classes

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Perak 1 & 2
  2. ^ Sultan of Perak's Official Website, Decorations Archived 2014-06-01 at the Wayback Machine (Malay)
  3. ^ Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Perak
  4. ^ Raja Kita Perak (2002), Familie-orde Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Raja di Hilir met huidige lint
  6. ^ Raja Kita Perak (2002), Familie-orde van de Kroon DKSA Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Raja Kita Perak (2002), Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Perak Prime Minister receives SPSA
  9. ^ The Admire Hunkz, Photo of Crown Princess wearing DKA I
  10. ^ New Straits Times Archived 2014-05-29 at the Wayback Machine, Raja Ashman Shah wearing DKA II Archived 2014-12-23 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Raja Kita Perak (2002), Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (the Perak Sword of State) Archived 2014-06-02 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ Raja Kita Perak (2002), Order of Taming Sari (the Perak State Kris) Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Raja Kita Perak (2002), Order of the Perak State Crown Archived 2009-05-03 at the Wayback Machine