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Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah
Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah
Awarded by Sultan of Kedah
TypeOrder
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignSallehuddin of Kedah
GradesKnight Grand Commander (SPMK), Knight Commander (DPMK), Companion (SMK), Member (AMK)
Precedence
Next (higher)State of Kedah Star of Gallantry
Next (lower)Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah

Ribbon bar of the order [1]

The Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (Bahasa Melayu: Darjah Yang Maha Mulia Sri Mahkota Kedah) [citation needed] is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Kedah

History

It was founded by Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah on 21 February 1964.[citation needed]

Classes

It is awarded in four classes:[citation needed]

  • Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka Mahkota Kedah - SPMK
    • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' Seri and his wife, to the prefix Toh Puan
  • Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka Mahkota Kedah - DPMK
    • The male titular has right to the prefix Dato' and his wife, to the prefix Datin
  • Companion or Setia Mahkota Kedah - SMK
  • Member or Ahli Mahkota Kedah - AMK
Ribbon
SPMK DPMK SMK AMK
Former ribbon pattern
. . .

Award conditions

  • Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Sri Paduka - SPMK.
    This Order is conferred on those of high position and standing who are well known for their excellence in the performance of their duties, in whatever field of service, to the State and the Nation. The recipient is dubbed with the title, "Dato' Seri". This is considered the highest Order, and it may be held by only 20 persons at one time. [2]
  • Knight Commander or Dato' Paduka - DPMK
    This Order ranks second to the Darjah Yang Mulia Seri Mahkota, and is conferred on those who have, for a number of years, performed meritorious deeds with great responsibility to the State and Nation. It is awarded to those of high position and great influence. Conferment of this Order is limited to 100 persons only. For government officers, this Order is only given to those in the Management and Professional level or those of similar status. [2]

Insignia

  • Knight Grand Commander or Dato' Seri - SPMK . Photo.[2]
    The insignia is composed of a collar, a badge hanging from a sash and a breast star.
  • Knight Commander or Dato' - DPMK. Photos : Men & Women [2]
    The former insignia was composed of a badge hanging from a sash with reversed colours to make a difference, and a breast star.
    The current insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash and a breast star
    The current insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot and a breast star
  • Companion or Setia - SMK. Photos : Men & Women [2]
    The insignia of a male titular is composed of a badge hanging from a collar sash.
    The insignia of a female titular is composed of a badge hanging from a breast knot.
  • Member or Ahli - AMK. Photos : Kedah [2]
    The insignia is composed of a badge hanging from a ribbon.

Notable recipients

Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah:[citation needed]

  • Founding Grand Master and Knight Grand Commander (SPMK, with title : Dato' Seri) of the Exalted Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK-DPMK-SMK-AMK, since 21 Feb. 1964)

Members of the Royal Family of Kedah :

Lists of recipients

References

  1. ^ Colecciones Militares, Kedah 1
  2. ^ a b c d e f Royal Official Website, Order of the Crown of Kedah (SPMK & co), Details on conferment conditions - list as of 2003 - photos
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