Bronze Bauhinia Star
The Bronze Bauhinia Star (Chinese: 銅紫荊星章, BBS) is the lowest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
| Bronze Bauhinia Star 銅紫荊星章 | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | outstanding service over a long period of time, but in a more limited field or way than that required for the Silver Bauhinia Star |
| Presented by | Hong Kong |
| Post-nominals | BBS |
| Established | 1997 |
| First awarded | 1998 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Service Medals |
| Next (lower) | Medal for Bravery (Bronze) |
It is awarded to persons who have given outstanding service over a long period of time, but in a more limited field or way than that required for the Silver Bauhinia Star.
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