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: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.
- 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.
- Founded by Sultan Azlan Shah in 2009 and 2010.
- Awarded in three classes :
- * Member First Class - Darjah Kerabat Azlanii - D.K.A. I
- * Member Second Class - Darjah Kerabat Azlanii - D.K.A. II
- * Grand Knight - Darjah Dato’ Seri Azlanii - D.S.A.
- 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.
- 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 - P.T.S.
- * 4. Hulubalang - H.T.S.
- * 5. Kshatriya - K.T.S.
- * 6. Perajurit - A.T.S.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bars may be awarded to signify subsequent acts of gallantry.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.