Orders, decorations, and medals of Perak
# 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.

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

Precedence:

| 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 | 2000–2011 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Family Order of Perak (1957) | D.K. | | | | |
| Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah (2000) | D.K.S.A. | --- | --- | --- | |
| Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah (2000) | S.P.S.A. | --- | --- | --- | |
| Azlanii Royal Family Order (2010) | D.K.A. I | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Azlanii Royal Family Order (2010) | D.K.A. II | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (1969, ACM 1989) | S.P.C.M. | --- | | | |
| Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (1969, ACM 1989) | lower classes | --- | | | |
| Order of Taming Sari (1977) | S.P.T.S. | --- | --- | | |
| Order of Taming Sari (1977) | lower classes | --- | --- | | |
| Order of the Perak State Crown (1957) | S.P.M.P. | | | | |
| Order of the Perak State Crown (1957) | lower classes | | | | |
