title: Orders, decorations, and medals of Perak
text: # 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 | | | | |
  