History

The Order of the Star of Honour was originally instituted as the Badge of Honour by Maharaja Ganga Singh during the Maharaja's golden jubilee celebrations on October 30, 1947, and was created as the highest and only Order of the Bikaner State. The Order was initially conferred in 6 Classes to reward loyal and valuable service provided to the state. In 1944 the Order was modified and amended into 4 Classes, redesignated as the third highest award of the state behind the Order of the Vikram Star and the Order of the Sadul Star of Bikaner, and renamed the Order of the Star of Honour by Maharaja Sadul Singh. Both Bikaner subjects and British foreigners were eligible for the award.

Ladies were also eligible for the award of the Order.

The VI Class Member is believed to have been awarded in recognition of services rendered by civil servants, including police officers.

The VI Class Member is worn by ladies on a bow on the shoulder and by men from a breast ribbon.

The VI Class Member features the motto of the Order in Devanagari script which translates to "Victory to the King who Conquers the Wilderness" or "Victory to the Desert Lord."

There are 2 versions of the VI Class Member which are distinguished by design according to service recognized. Awards made in recognition of conspicuous bravery feature a design of crossed swords.

Recipients of the VI Class Member (with swords) may also be entitled to a monetary allowance for actions which result in the saving of life. Subsequent research is necessary to confirm the qualifications for the award.