Orders, decorations, and medals of Perak

The decorations of the Sultanate of Perak are:^[1][2][3]

Orders and Decorations

The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Perak - Darjah Kerabat di-Raja Yang Amat di-Hormati

• founded by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 12 December 1957.
• Awarded in one class only, conferred on members of the Perak and foreign Royal houses - DK

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

• founded by Sultan Azalan Shah in 2000. Conferred on members of the Perak and foreign Royal Houses and for distinguished services to the Sultan.
• Awarded in :
  • a superior class - restricted to Royalty - Darjah Kerabat Sultan Azlan - DKSA
  • an ordinary class Datuk Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan - SPSA

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 - DKA I (2010)
  • Member Second Class - Darjah Kerabat Azlanii - DKA II (2010)
  • Grand Knight - Darjah Dato' Seri Azlanii - DSA (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 II al-Mutawakil Allahahi Shah Afifu'llah on 15 September 1969.
• Awarded in three classes and the fourth class was instituted on 19 April 1989 :
  • 1. Grand Knight or Datuk Sri - SPCM
  • 2. Knight or Datuk - DPCM
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - PCM
  • 4. Member or Ahli - ACM

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

• founded by Sultan Idris II al-Mutawakil Allahahi Shah Afifu'llah in 1977.
• Awarded to military and police personnel in six classes
  • 1. Datuk Sri Panglima - SPTS
  • 2. Datuk Pahlawan - DPTS
  • 3. Pirwira (Paduka) - PTS
  • 4. Hulubalang - HTS
  • 5. Kshatriya - KTS
  • 6. Perajurit (Ahli) - ATS

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

• founded by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 12 December 1957.
• Awarded in four classes
  • 1. Knight Grand Commander or Datuk Sri Paduka - SPMP
  • 2. Knight Commander or Datuk Paduka - DPMP
  • 3. Commander or Paduka - PMP
  • 4. Member or Ahli - AMP

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal

• instituted by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu 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 PPT but now a four-pointed enamelled star (PKH). Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of gallantry.

The Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpilih

• instituted by Sultan Ismail Nasir ud-din Shah Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 15 January 1951 to reward conspicuous bravery.
• Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - PPT.
• Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of bravery.

The Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian

• instituted by Sultan Sir Yusuf Izz ud-din Rathiu'llah Shah Ghafaru'llahulahu on 15 January 1951 to reward meritorious public service in state employ.
• Awarded in a single class, bronze medal - PJK

The Long Service Medal - Pingat Lama Perkhidmatan

• instituted by Sultan Idris al-Mutawakil Allahi Shah 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 - PLP

History of ribbons

Order	Class	1957-1969	1969-1977	1977-2000	After 2000 until ..?..	Current Ribbons[4]
Royal Family Order of Perak (1957)	DK [5] [6] [7]
Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah (2000)	DKSA [8]	---
	SPSA [9] [10]	---
Azlanii Royal Family Order (2010)	DKA I [11]	---
	DKA II [12]
Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (1969, ACM 1989) [13]	SPCM [14]	---
	lower classes
Order of Taming Sari (1977) [15]	SPTS	---
	lower classes
Order of the Perak State Crown (1957) [16]	SPMP [14]
	lower classes				Royal Family Order

See also

• Orders, decorations, and medals of Malaysia
• List of post-nominal letters (Perak)
• Perak
• Sultan of Perak

References

1. Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Perak 1 & 2
2. Royal Ark, Decorations of Perak
3. Sultan of Perak's Official Website, Decorations (Malay)
4. The Royal Ark (2013), Perak orders and decorations
5. Raja Kita Perak (2002), Familie-orde
6. Sultan met vorige lint
7. Raja di Hilir met huidige lint
8. Raja Kita Perak (2002), Familie-orde van de Kroon DKSA
9. Raja Kita Perak (2002), Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah
10. Perak Prime Minister receives SPSA
11. The Admire Hunkz, Photo of Crown Princess wearing DKA I
12. New Strait Times, Raja Ashman Shah wearing DKA II
13. Raja Kita Perak (2002), Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (the Perak Sword of State)
14. Chief Justice of Malaysia receives current green SPCM and Hollywood star receives current SPMP
15. Raja Kita Perak (2002), Order of Taming Sari (the Perak State Kris)
16. Raja Kita Perak (2002), Order of the Perak State Crown