Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei

Honorific order of the Sultanate of Brunei From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei[1] (Malay: Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Yang Amat Mulia), also translated as The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Brunei,[2] is an order of Brunei Darussalam. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.[2]

Established1954
CountryBrunei
Awarded forFor service to the Sultan in exceptional or significant ways
Quick facts Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei, Awarded by Sultan of Brunei ...
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei
DPMB neck decoration
Awarded by Sultan of Brunei
TypeOrder of chivalry
Established1954
CountryBrunei
Awarded forFor service to the Sultan in exceptional or significant ways
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignHassanal Bolkiah
Grades
  • First Class (SPMB)
  • Second Class (DPMB)
  • Third Class (SMB)
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa
Next (lower)Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei


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Current classes

The three classes of appointment to the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade:

More information Class, Post-nominal ...
ClassPost-nominalTitleRibbon bar
First ClassSPMBDato Seri Paduka
Second ClassDPMBDato Paduka
Third ClassSMB
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Description

The majority of the state crest is shown on the collar chain's front and back, and two of the crowns are arranged in an octagonal shape of black enamel. In the other links, a portion of the state crest is shown significantly differently with white crescent moons, crossed kris, and crossed flags.[3] The first class included a 62 millimetres (2.4 in) silver-gilt, silver-and-enamel neck badge; an 87 millimetres (3.4 in) silver-gilt, silver-and-enamel star with a maker's cartouche on the reverse in excellent condition; neck ribands; and a fitted box of issuance.[4]

Recipients

This order was established to honor those who have helped the Sultan in exceptional or significant ways.[3]

First Class

Typical Bruneian recipients include Deputy Ministers, the Chief Justice, and the Attorney General.

Tashim Hassan wearing the order's sash in 2024
Ibrahim Mohd Jahfar seen wearing his sash in 1971

Second Class

SMB ribbon bar as seen on Captain Mohamad Sarif Pudin, acting commander of Royal Brunei Navy

Third Class

Former recipients

References

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