Silver 925 Breast Badge – Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara – Without Ribbon
Key Information:
• Country: Malaysia
• Order: Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm
• Malay name: Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara
• Class: Likely KMN – Companion
• Type: Breast badge (not neck badge)
• Material: Silver, hallmarked 925
• Weight: 42 g
• Dimensions: approx. 60.57 x 54.17 mm
• Construction: Multi-piece, applied central medallion
• Period: Late 20th century
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Fourteen-pointed white enamel star with alternating crescents and five-pointed stars between the arms. Central circular medallion bearing the inscription:
“DIPELIHARAKAN ALLAH” (Protected by God) “PANGKUAN NEGARA” (Defender of the Realm)
The center features a crowned emblem in red enamel.
Reverse:
Plain domed reverse with silver hallmark “925” and maker’s mark stamped on the lower arm of the star.
Condition:
• Silver hallmarked 925
• Weight 42 g
• Enamel losses visible on several star arms
• Surface patina consistent with age
• No ribbon included
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm (Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal order awarded for meritorious service to the country.
The KMN (Companion) class represents an important mid-tier rank within the order hierarchy. Silver examples with official hallmarks are collectible, especially when multi-piece construction and original enamel are present.
Orders of Malaysia remain desirable among collectors of Southeast Asian and Commonwealth honors, particularly sterling silver issues.
Summary:
Authentic Malaysian Order of the Defender of the Realm silver badge, hallmarked 925 and weighing 42 grams. A solid sterling example with multi-piece construction and applied center, offered without ribbon. A collectible Southeast Asian state decoration.