Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei | |
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![]() DPMB neck decoration | |
Awarded by Sultan of Brunei | |
Type | Order of chivalry |
Established | 1954 |
Country | Brunei |
Awarded for | For service to the Sultan in exceptional or significant ways |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Grades |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa |
Next (lower) | Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei |
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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 three classes of appointment to the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade:
Class | Post-nominal | Title | Ribbon bar |
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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]
Typical Bruneian recipients include Deputy Ministers, the Chief Justice, and the Attorney General.