The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Yang Amat Mulia | |
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Awarded by Sultan of Brunei | |
Type | State |
Established | 1 March 1954 |
Country | Brunei Darussalam |
Royal house | Bolkiah |
Religious affiliation | Islam |
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Founder | Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III |
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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]
The order consists of three classes:
class | post-nominal | title | ribbon |
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First Class | SPMB | Dato Seri Paduka | |
Second Class | DPMB | Dato Paduka | |
Third Class | SMB | — |
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]
This order was established to honor those who have helped the Sultan in exceptional or significant ways. [3]
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