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]

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	2000–2011	Since 2011[citation needed]
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.	---
	lower classes
Order of the Perak State Crown (1957) [13]	S.P.M.P.[citation needed]
	lower classes

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ribbon bars of Perak.

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