The Most Esteemed Family Order of Seri Utama Darjah Kerabat Seri Utama Yang Amat Dihormati | |
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Awarded by the Sultan of Brunei | |
Type | State |
Established | 1 March 1954 |
Country | Brunei |
Ribbon | |
Post-nominals | DK, 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".
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]
Awards were given to members of the Royal Family, princes from other countries, chiefs of state, and other deserving individuals. [3]
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