| State of Kedah Star of Valour Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Sultan of Kedah | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Sallehuddin of Kedah |
| Grades | Star (BKK) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Royal Family Order of Kedah |
 Ribbon bar of the order [1] | |
The State of Kedah Star of Valour (Bahasa Melayu: Bintang Keberanian Negeri Kedah)[ citation needed ] is the supreme honorific war decoration of the Sultanate of Kedah
It was founded by Sultan Badlishah of Kedah on 30 October 1952.[ citation needed ]
It is as a reward for acts of supreme valour performed by the military or civilians (in uniformed organizations or not) in circumstances of extreme danger during peacetime or war. There should be at least two witnesses to a candidate's deed. This award may be conferred posthumously. [2]
It is awarded in one class:[ citation needed ]
It composed of a bronze star hung from a dark red ribbon with a central dark blue stripe. Photos : 1 & 2
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The Most Illustrious Halimi Family Order of Kedah is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah
The Kedah Supreme Order of Merit is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah
The Most Esteemed Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah.
The State of Kedah Star of Gallantry is an honorific military decoration of the Sultanate of Kedah
The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah
The Illustrious Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah.
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