Druk Wangyel (Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon): instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 and reformed by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 1985. Awarded as the country's highest national decoration of honour for services in all fields of endeavour, military or civil (post nominals=DWG).
Druk Yugyel (Victory of the Thunder Dragon): instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 and reformed by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 1985. Awarded in a single class as the highest military decoration of honour for outstanding gallantry, dedication, loyalty or commitment (post nominals=DYG).
Druk Thuksey (Son of the Heart of the Thunder Dragon): instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 and reformed by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck on 2nd June 1999 as the highest individual civilian decoration of honour. Awarded in a single class to reward outstanding services to "Tsa-Wa-Sum", the king, country and the people.
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The Druk Yugyel Decoration.
Drakpoi Wangyel: first class medal of honour awarded to members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police, and Forest Guards to reward services during operations to maintain law and order or national security. Also bestowed on civilians and uniformed civilian forces who assist during such operations. Awarded for bravery, as well as meritorious, long or distinguished service (post nominals=DW).
Drakpoi Thuksey: second class medal of honour awarded to members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police, and Forest Guards to reward services during operations to maintain law and order or national security. Also bestowed on civilians and uniformed civilian forces who assist during such operations. Awarded for bravery, as well as meritorious, long or distinguished service (post nominals=DT).
Drakpoi Khorlo: third class medal of honour awarded to members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police, and Forest Guards to reward services during operations to maintain law and order or national security. Also bestowed on civilians and uniformed civilian forces who assist during such operations. Awarded for bravery, as well as meritorious, long or distinguished service (post nominals=DK).
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The Drakpoi Wangyel (L), Drakpoi Thuksey (C) and Drakpoi Khorlo (R).
Druk Zhung Thuksey: instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 as a meritorious service medal awarded to members of the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguard, National Militia, Royal Bhutan Police and Forest Guards (post nominals=DZK).
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The King Jigme Singye Coronation Medal 1974 (L) and Enthronement Jubilee Medal 1999 (R).
King Jigme Dorje Wangchuk Coronation Badge: instituted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorje Wangchuk to commemorate his coronation on 27th October 1952. Awarded in a single class (a bin-back rectangular vertical breast badge in bronze).
King Jigme Singye Coronation Medal: instituted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck to commemorate his coronation on 2nd June 1974, thereafter awarded as a general decoration of merit in two classes (1. Gold, and 2. Silver).
King Jigme Singye Coronation Badge: instituted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck to commemorate his coronation on 2nd June 1974. Awarded in a single class (a pin-back oval breast badge in bronze).
King Jigme Singye Enthronement Jubilee Medal: instituted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his coronation on 2nd June 1999, thereafter awarded as a general decoration of merit in two classes (1. Gold, and 2. Silver). Copyright© Christopher Buyers

The King Jigme Singye Coronation Badge 1974
King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Coronation Medal: instituted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck in August 2008 to commemorate his coronation on 6th November 2008 and awarded in three classes (1. Gold, 2. Silver, and 3. Bronze).
Kingdom Foundation Anniversary Badge: instituted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck to commemorate his coronation in 2008 and the centenary of the foundation of the kingdom of Bhutan in 2007. Awarded in a single class (a bin-back oval breast badge in bronze).
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Leytsoen Tama (L), Geypel Tama (C) and Paden Tama (R).
Leytsoen Tama: instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 to recognise nine years of meritorious service and good conduct by members of the armed forces and police service. Awarded in a single class (a silver medal worn before the Geypel Tama).
Geypel Tama: instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 to recognise fifteen years of continuous meritorious service and good conduct by members of the armed forces and police service. Awarded in a single class (a silver medal worn before the Paden Tama).
Paden Tama: instituted by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1966 to recognise twenty-five years of continuous meritorious service and good conduct by members of the armed forces and police service. Awarded in a single class (a silver medal worn after the Geypel Tama).
Gallantry Award – no details, but worn after the Paden Tama.
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