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KAPURTHALA

ORDERS & DECORATIONS

Nishan-i-Shahi - collar and badge in brilliants.

Nishan-i-Shahi (the Royal Decoration): founded by Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh in 1897. Awarded in one class only (Grand Cordon with Collar), limited to members of the Kapurthala and related royal families. Obsolete 1950.

Nishan-i-Shahi - breast star.

Nishan-i-Iftikhar (the Decoration of Honour): founded by Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh Bahadur in 1897 as a general order of merit. Awarded in a military and a civil division, in three classes (1. Grand Commander, 2. Commander, and 3. Knight). Conferred on state officials, Royal household staff, military officers, and other deserving individuals. Obsolete 1950.

Nishan-i-Iftikhar - Grand Commander, breast badge (L) and sash badge (R).

Long Service Medal: instituted by Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh in 1897 to recognise long service and distinguished conduct. Awarded in a military and civil division, in two classes (1. First Class in gold - 25 years service, and 2. Second Class in silver - 15 years service). Obsolete 1950.

The Kapurthala Long Service Medal (L) and Maharaja Jagajit Singh Diamond Jubilee Medal (R)

Maharaja Jagatjit Singh Diamond Jubilee Medal: instituted by Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh in 1937 to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of his accession to the gadi in 1877. Awarded in a single class, a silver medal.

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