Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

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Orders, decorations, and medals on a military officer's ceremonial dress in 2024

The orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei consist of Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran (translatable as 'state decorations') and Pingat-Pingat Kehormatan (literally 'medals of honour'). Both are awarded by the Sultan of Brunei on the basis of merit, especially on the contributions to the country. The investiture of some of the state decorations also include the conferment of titles, whereby they become part of the awardees' personal names in official correspondence or when mentioned in formal media in the country. The decorations and medals are under the responsibility of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, a government department under the Prime Minister's Office, which also oversees Bruneian royal traditions and protocol.

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The insignia are displayed in the Royal Regalia Museum located in the capital.

Investiture

Lapau building in Bandar Seri Begawan's city centre Bandar Seri Begawan Lapau Diraja 0004.jpg
Lapau building in Bandar Seri Begawan's city centre

The actual investiture involves awardees being given badges in a ceremony by the Sultan or sometimes the Crown Prince upon the Sultan's discretion. The ceremony is traditionally held in Lapau which is a type of ceremonial hall for royal ceremonies in the Bruneian culture. At present, the state decorations to the third class are always conferred by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in a royal ceremony held annually on the day of the Sultan's birthday on 15 July at Balai Singgahsana Indera Buana, a ceremonial hall within Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan's palace. Meanwhile, the state decorations of lower classes as well as medals of honour are conferred by the Sultan or the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah in other ceremonies on other days, although commonly held in conjunction with the said birthday celebration. They had been traditionally held at the Lapau building in Bandar Seri Begawan's city centre but in recent years they have been held at the Lapau hall within the palace instead to accommodate the growing number of awardees. [1]

Decorations and medals

The following are the lists of state decorations and medals of honour of Brunei. [2] All of their names are styled in the Malay language, nevertheless many of the names have also been officially given the equivalents in English, that is by the Department of Adat Istiadat.

State decorations

List of state decorations (Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran)
Name in Malay Official English translationClassRibbonTitle Post-nominal letters
Darjah Kerabat Mahkota Brunei The Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB) ribbon bar.svg DKMB
Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati The Most Esteemed Family Order of Laila Utama Family Order of Laila Utama ribbon bar.svg Dato Laila UtamaDK
Darjah Kerabat Seri Utama Yang Amat Dihormati The Most Esteemed Family Order of Seri Utama Family Order of Seri Utama ribbon bar.svg Dato Seri UtamaDK
Darjah Seri Ugama Islam Negara Brunei Yang Amat Bersinar The Most Eminent Order of Islam Brunei First Class Fifth Class of the Order of Islam (PUB).svg Dato Paduka Seri SetiaPSSUB
Second ClassDato Seri SetiaDSSUB
Third ClassSSUB
Fourth ClassSUB
Fifth ClassPUB
Darjah Paduka Laila Jasa Keberanian Gemilang Yang Amat Cemerlang The Most Illustrious Order of Paduka Laila Jasa Keberanian Gemilang First Class Order of Paduka Laila Jasa Keberanian Gemilang ribbon bar.svg Dato Paduka SeriDPKG
Second ClassDato LailaDLKG
Third ClassDKG
Darjah Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang Yang Amat Gemilang The Most Exalted Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang ribbon bar.svg Dato Paduka SeriDPKT
Second ClassDato LailaDKLT
Third ClassDKT
Darjah Pahlawan Negara Brunei Yang Amat Perkasa The Most Gallant Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei ribbon bar.svg Dato Seri PahlawanPSPNB
Second ClassDato Hamzah PahlawanDHPNB
Third ClassPNB
Fourth ClassPJB
Darjah Setia Negara Brunei Yang Amat Bahagia The Most Blessed Order of Setia Negara Brunei First Class Order of Setia Negara Brunei ribbon bar.svg Dato Seri SetiaPSNB
Second ClassDato SetiaDSNB
Third ClassSNB
Fourth ClassPSB
Darjah Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Yang Amat Berjasa The Most Distinguished Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa First Class Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa ribbon bar.svg Dato Paduka Seri Laila JasaPSLJ
Second ClassDato Seri Laila JasaDSLJ
Third ClassSLJ
Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Yang Amat Mulia The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei First Class Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei ribbon bar.svg Dato Seri PadukaSPMB
Second ClassDato PadukaDPMB
Third ClassSMB
Darjah Perwira Agong Negara Brunei Yang Amat Setia The Most Faithful Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei First Class First Class of the Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei (PANB).svg PANB
Second Class Second Class of the Order of Perwira Agong Negara Brunei (PaNB).svg PaNB

Medals of honour

Below is a list of the current medals of honour (Pingat-Pingat Kehormatan):

Name in Malay Official English translationClassRibbon Post-nominal letters
Pingat Omar Ali SaifuddinOmar Ali Saifuddin MedalFirst Class Omar Ali Saifuddin Medal.svg POAS
Second Class
Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah MedalFirst Class Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal.svg PHBS
Second Class
Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas Pingat Bakti Laila Ikhlas.svg PBLI
Pingat Jasa KebaktianMeritorious Service Medal [3] [4] Meritorious Service Medal (PJK).svg PJK
Pingat Tabah Kerja Laila LutananGovernment Office Medal Pingat Tabah Kerja Laila Lutanan.svg PTKL
Pingat Indah Kerja BaikExcellent Service Medal [3] [4] Excellent Service Medal (PIKB).svg PIKB
Pingat Pengisytiharan KemerdekaanProclamation of Independence of Brunei Medal Proclamation of Independence Medal (Brunei).svg -
Pingat Kerja LamaLong Service Medal [3] Long Service Medal (PKL).svg PKL
Pingat PerjuanganCampaign MedalFirst Class Campaign Medal (Brunei).svg -
Second Class
Pahlawan PeriwaraStar of Supreme Gallantry [4] BRU Star of Supreme Gallantry.svg PP
Asgar PahlawanDistinguished Warrior Star [4] Distinguished Warrior Star (AP).svg AP
Penglima LasgarDistinguished Soldier Star [4] Distinguished Soldier Star (PL).svg PL

There are also several medals which are awarded in conjunction with certain national events:

Name in Malay Official English translationClassRibbon
Pingat Pertalaban Ahmad TajuddinAhmad Tajuddin Coronation Medal Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Medal 1924-49.svg
Pingat Pertalaban Omar Ali SaifuddinOmar Ali Saifuddin Coronation Medal Omar Ali Saifuddin Coronation Medal.svg
Pingat PuspaCoronation MedalGold Coronation Medal (Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei).svg
Silver
Pingat Jubli Menaiki Takhta
- Pingat Jubli Emas
- Pingat Jubli Perak
Jubilee Medal Ascension to the Throne
- Golden Jubilee Medal
- Silver Jubilee Medal
Gold Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Golden Jubilee Medal.svg

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Silver Jubilee Medal.svg

Silver
Bronze
Pingat Jubli Hari Kebangsaan
- Pingat Jubli Perak
National Day Jubilee Medal
- Silver Jubilee Medal
National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (Brunei).svg

Medals for armed forces of Brunei


The following are the medals of honour specifically for the armed forces of Brunei:

Medals of the Royal Brunei Police Force
Name in Malay Official English translationRibbon Post-nominal letters
Pingat Laila TugasGeneral Service Medal Pingat Laila Tugas (Brunei Police).svg
Pingat Perkhidmatan PolisPolice Service Medal Pingat Perkhidmatan Polis (Brunei).svg
Pingat Kerja Lama PolisPolice Long Service Medal Police Long Service Medal (PKLP).svg PKLP
Pingat Polis Diraja Brunei 1965Royal Police Medal 1965 Pingat Polis Diraja Brunei 1965.svg
Pingat Polis 50 TahunPolice 50 Years Medal Pingat Polis 50 Tahun (Brunei).svg
Pingat Polis 75 TahunPolice 75 Years Medal Pingat Jubli Intan Polis 75 Tahun (Brunei).svg
Pingat Polis 100 TahunPolice 100 Years Medal Pingat Polis 100 Tahun (Brunei).svg
Medals of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
Name in Malay Official English translationRibbon Post-nominal letters
Pingat Mulia Gelaran ResemiInauguration Medal [5] Pingat Mulia Gelaran Resemi (Brunei).svg
Pingat Laila TugasGeneral Service Medal Pingat Laila Tugas (GSM).svg GSM
Pingat Kerja Lama dan Perangai BaikLong Service Medal and Good Conduct [6] Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB).svg PKLPB
Pingat Jubli Perak 25 Tahun Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja BruneiRoyal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal Royal Brunei Armed Forces Silver Jubilee Medal.svg
Pingat Jubli Emas 50 Tahun Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja BruneiRoyal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal [7] Pingat Jubli Emas 50 Tahun Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei.svg
Pingat Jubli Intan 60 Tahun Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja BruneiRoyal Brunei Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Medal Royal Brunei Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Medal.svg
Medals of the Gurkha Reserve Unit
Name in Malay Official English translationRibbon
Pingat Pasukan Simpanan GurkhaGurkha Reserve Unit Medal Gurkha Reserve Unit Medal (Brunei).svg
Pingat Kerja Lama dan Perangai BaikLong Service Medal and Good Conduct Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB).svg
Pingat Jubli Emas Pasukan Simpanan GurkhaGurkha Reserve Unit Golden Jubilee Medal Gurkha Reserve Unit Golden Jubilee Medal.svg

See also

References

  1. "Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara - Bangunan Lapau". www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  2. "Senarai Bintang-Bintang Kebesaran dan Pingat-Pingat Kehormatan Negara Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). www.adat-istiadat.gov.bn (in Malay). Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 Aziz Idris (13 April 2011). "513 receive honorary medals from the Deputy Sultan". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "DISTINGUISHED & DEDICATED SERVICE RECOGNISED" (PDF). navy.mindef.gov.bn. p. 10. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  5. "Inauguration Medal". wawards.org. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. "Commanding Officer No 4 Wing". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  7. "Golden Jubilee of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | Royal Insignia". royalinsignia.com. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2024.