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Order of the Dragon King

Highest decoration of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Field	Value
title	Order of the Dragon King
(Druk Gyalpo)
awarded_by
type	Order
for	distinguished services to Bhutanese nation or people
status	Currently constituted
head_title	Sovereign
head	Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
grades	First Class
Second Class
date	7 November 2008
higher	None
lower	Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon
image2	[[File:BHT Order of the Dragon King Ribbon.svg	80px]]
caption2	Ribbon bar of the order

(Druk Gyalpo) Second Class |}}

The Order of the Dragon King (Druk Gyalpo) is the highest decoration of the Kingdom of Bhutan, awarded in recognition of a lifetime of service to the people and Kingdom of Bhutan. Existing in two categories, it is the pinnacle of the honor system in Bhutan and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. Consisting of two Classes manufactured in sterling silver, the First Class comprises a Breast Star and Sash Badge while the Second Class has only a Sash and Badge.

History

It was founded on 7 November 2008 by the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to reward those who have devoted a lifetime of service to the nation and people of Bhutan.

Grades

The order has two grades :

First class.
Second class.

Insignia

General display

The general display of the order depends on the recipient's dress.

In national Bhutanese dress :

First class : a badge from a large neck ribbon and a star from a medal ribbon on the left breast
Second class : a badge worn from a large neck ribbon

The Bhutanese emblem

In European dress or uniform :

First class : badge hanging from a sash and a breast star (without ribbon) on the left breast
Second class : badge hanging from a sash

Details

The 80mm star consists of a large ornate gold plated back plate with an enameled border centrepiece in orange enamel, and a red enameled center with the Royal Symbol in gold.

The 60mm detachable badge bears the same design as the breast star, with a top suspension device for attaching to the sash.

The ribbon is orange with large white and darker orange border stripes.

Notable recipients

Queen Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choden (Order of the Druk Gyalpo, First Class).
Je Thrizur Tenzin Doendrup (Order of the Druk Gyalpo, First Class).
Je Khenpo Trulku Ngawang Jigme Choedra (Order of the Druk Gyalpo, First Class).
Narendra Modi - Prime Minister of India (Order of the Druk Gyalpo, First Class).

References

[https://archive.today/20130115121843/http://www.bhutan2008.bt/en/node/1034 bhutan2008.bt], Photo of recipients
[http://www.kuenselonline.com/hh-the-je-khenpo-conferred-ngadag-pel-gi-khorlo/ www.kuenselonline.com]
(17 December 2021). "Bhutan gives highest civilian award to PM Modi.". [[India Today]].
(17 December 2021). "PM Narendra Modi honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award". [[Hindustan Times]].

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