Medals of Druk Yul (Bhutan)

International Electronic Phaleristic Encyclopedia

by Edward S. Haynes
(© 1999)

What is presented here is almost inexpressively preliminary, but - as Bhutanese awards are almost totally unknown - "something is better than nothing".  Details and corrections are welcomed.

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1. Royal Order -- Ribbon: White center, flanked by red which fades outward toward the edges to orange and finally into yellow at the edges.

   • first class - sash

   • second class - neck badge

   • third class - breast badge

   • medal - "service ribbon"?

2. Assumption of Power Medal -- November 1909. Established: 1909.

   • Gold (7 awarded)

   • Silver (120 awarded)

   • Bronze (2 awarded)

3. Gold Medal -- Established: 1920?