List of post-nominal letters (Perak)

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This is a list of post-nominal letters used in Perak . The order in which they follow an individual's name is the same as the order of precedence for the wearing of order insignias, decorations, and medals. When applicable, non-hereditary titles are indicated.

Grades [1] [2] [3] Post-nominalTitleWive's titleRibbon
The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Perak - Darjah Kerabat Diraja Perak Yang Amat Dihormati
MemberDarjah Kerabat Diraja Perak Yang Amat DihormatiD.K.---- MY-PERA Royal Family Order of Perak - DK.svg
The Most Esteemed Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah - Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati [1] [4]
Superior classDarjah Kerabat Sultan AzlanD.K.S.A.---- MY-PERA Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah - DKSA.svg
Ordinary class [5] Dato' Seri Paduka Sultan Azlan Shah Perak Yang Amat DimuliaS.P.S.A.Dato’ Seri DirajaDatin Seri Diraja MY-PERA Perak Family Order of Sultan Azlan Shah - SPSA.svg
The Most Esteemed Azlanii Royal Family Order - Darjah Yang Teramat Mulia Darjah Kerabat Azlanii
Member First ClassDarjah Kerabat Azlanii PertamaD.K.A. I---- MY-PERA Azlanii Royal Family Order - Member First Class - DKA I 2020.png
(current)
MY-PERA Azlanii Royal Family Order - Member First Class - DKA I.svg (previous)
Member Second ClassDarjah Kerabat Azlanii KeduaD.K.A. II---- MY-PERA Azlanii Royal Family Order - Member Second Class - DKA II.svg
Grand KnightDarjah Kebesaran Dato' Seri AzlaniiD.S.A.Dato' SeriDatin Seri Darjah Dato' Seri Azlanii.svg
The Most Esteemed Perak Family Order of Sultan Nazrin Shah - Darjah Kerabat Sri Paduka Sultan Nazrin Shah Perak Yang Amat Dihormati
Ordinary classDato' Seri Paduka Sultan Nazrin ShahS.P.S.N.Dato’ Seri DirajaDatin Seri Diraja Darjah Seri Paduka Sultan Nazrin Shah.svg
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
Grand KnightDato' Seri Paduka Cura Si Manja KiniS.P.C.M.Dato’ SeriDatin Seri MY-PERA Order of Cura Si Manja Kini - Grand Knight - SPCM (new).svg
KnightDato' Paduka Cura Si Manja KiniD.P.C.M.Dato’Datin MY-PERA Order of Cura Si Manja Kini - lower classes (new).svg
CommanderPaduka Cura Si Manja KiniP.C.M.----
MemberAhli Cura Si Manja KiniA.C.M.----
The Most Valliant Order of Taming Sari (the Perak State Kris) - Darjah Kebesaran Taming Sari Negeri Perak Yang Amat Perkasa
Knight Grand CommanderDato' Seri Panglima Taming SariS.P.T.S.Dato’ Seri PanglimaDatin Seri Panglima MY-PERA Order of Taming Sari - SPTS.svg
Knight CommanderDato' Pahlawan Taming SariD.P.T.S.Dato’ Pahlawan Datin Pahlawan MY-PERA Order of Taming Sari - lower classes.svg
CommanderPirwira (Paduka) Taming Sari P.T.S.----
Hulubalang Taming Sari H.T.S.----
OfficerKshatriya Taming Sari K.T.S.----
MemberPerajurit (Ahli) Taming Sari A.T.S.----
The Most Illustrious Order of the Perak State Crown - Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Negeri Perak Yang Amat Mulia
Knight Grand CommanderDato' Seri Paduka Mahkota PerakS.P.M.P.Dato’ SeriDatin Seri MY-PERA Order of the Perak State Crown - Kn Grd Commander - SPMP.svg
Knight CommanderDato' Paduka Mahkota PerakD.P.M.P.Dato’Datin MY-PERA Order of the Perak State Crown - lower classes.svg
CommanderPaduka Mahkota PerakP.M.P.----
MemberAhli Mahkota PerakA.M.P.----
Justice of the Peace - Tauliah Jaksa Pendamai
Tauliah Jaksa PendamaiJ.P.----
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal - Pingat Keberanian Handal
StarPingat Keberanian HandalP.K.H.----
Distinguished Conduct Medal - Pingat Pekerti Terpilih
Bronze MedalPingat Pekerti TerpilihP.P.T.---- Pingat Pekerti Terpilih (Negeri Perak).svg
Meritorious Service Medal - Pingat Jasa Kebaktian
Bronze MedalPingat Jasa KebaktianP.J.K.---- MY-PERA Pingat Jasa Kebaktian ribbon.svg
Long Service Medal - Pingat Lama Perkhidmatan
Bronze MedalPingat Lama PerkhidmatanP.L.P.----

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References

  1. 1 2 Colecciones Militares, Ribbons of Perak 1 & 2
  2. ↑ Sultan's Official Website, Decorations Archived 2014-06-01 at the Wayback Machine (Malay)
  3. ↑ Susunan Keutamaan Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Perak
  4. ↑ Official Perak Website Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ SPSA being awarded [ permanent dead link ]
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