Orders, decorations, and medals of Indonesia

Awards and decorations of the Republic of Indonesia are both military and civilian awards for service and personal contributions to the Republic of Indonesia. According to the Indonesian Constitution, Chapter III Article 15: "The President grants designations, awards, and other distinctions that regulated by state acts".

Awards and decorations of the Republic of Indonesia are divided into two categories, Stars and Medals.

Bintang Republik Indonesia ("Star of the Republic of Indonesia")
The "Star of the Republic of Indonesia" (BRI) is awarded to a person who has given extraordinary service to the integrity, viability, and greatness of Indonesia. It is the highest decoration awarded by the Government of The Republic of Indonesia.

The BRI is awarded in 5 classes:

Bintang Mahaputera ("Star of Mahaputera")
The "Star of Mahaputera" (BMP) is awarded to a person who has given extraordinary service to the Motherland in certain areas outside the military. It is the second highest decoration awarded by the Government of The Republic of Indonesia.

The BMP is awarded in 5 classes:

Bintang Sakti ("The Sacred Star")
The highest medal bestowed upon combat heroism action, individually or as a unit.

Bintang Dharma ("Military Distinguished Service Star")
Has the same grade with "Bintang Sakti", but bestowed upon the most distinguished service in the military.

Bintang Gerilya ("Guerrilla Star")
Given to military personnel served in the guerrilla war in the independence war (1945-1949).

Bintang Garuda ("Garuda Star")
Given to the Air Force personnel served in the independence war.

Bintang Yudha Dharma ("Defence Meritorious Service Star")
The highest award to foreigners.

Awarded in three classes: The ribbons of the 2nd and 1st Classes are identical, with the addition of (respectively) one and two central narrow red stripes.

Bintang Jalasena ("Navy Meritorious Service Star")
Awarded to personnel of the Indonesian Navy for meritorious service to the nation.

Satyalencana Kesetiaan 8, 16 dan 24 Tahun ("Long Service Medals: 8, 16 and 24 years")
Given to personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces for years of loyal and faithful service to the people of Indonesia.

Satyalencana Bhakti ("Wounded Medal")
Given to wounded personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.