Order of the Star of Nepal

The Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल तारा Nepal Taradisha) is an award of Nepal.

It was instituted by King Tribhubhan Bir Bikram Shah Dev on 19 November 1918.

Attached to the order is a medal (Nepal-Tara-Padak) instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936.

[1] The order consists of the Sovereign, Grand Master and ordinary members.

For the ordinary members there are five grades and an associated medal (Nepal Tara Padak)[citation needed] The order is presented for outstanding civil or military merit.

General Sir Claude Auchinleck receives the Most Refulgent Order of the Star of Nepal, First Class, from the King of Nepal.