Family Order of Seri Utama

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The Most Esteemed Family Order of Seri Utama
Darjah Kerabat Seri Utama Yang Amat Dihormati
Awarded by the Sultan of Brunei
Type State
Established1 March 1954
Country Brunei
Ribbon BRU Family Order of Brunei 2nd Class.svg
Post-nominalsDK, DK II
Precedence
Next (higher) Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei
Related Family Order of Laila Utama


The Most Esteemed Family Order of Seri Utama [1] (Malay : Darjah Kerabat Seri Utama Yang Amat Dihormati) is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. [2] The order carries the post-nominal letters "DK" as well as the title "Dato Seri Utama".

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Description

All of the emblems are made of gold or silver with enamel accents. The post-nominal letters DK II are associated with the order. "Dato Seri Utama" is a title that comes with the order. [3]

Recipients

Awards were given to members of the Royal Family, princes from other countries, chiefs of state, and other deserving individuals. [3]

Ordinary recipients

Honorary recipients

See also

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