Emblem of Brunei
| Emblem of Brunei Darussalam Panji-Panji Negara Brunei Darussalam | |
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| Details | |
| Armiger | Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei |
| Adopted | 1940 |
| Motto |
الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى Sentiasa membuat kebajikan dengan petunjuk Allah ‘Always in service, with God's guidance’ |
The national emblem of Brunei is featured prominently on the flag of Brunei. It was adopted in 1940. There are five main components to the national emblem (crest): the flag, the royal parasol (ceremonial umbrella), the wings, the hands, and the crescent.
Below the crescent is a banner; both are inscribed with yellow lettering in Arabic:
- On the crescent, Brunei's national motto: “Always render service with God's guidance” (الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى).
- On the banner (scroll), the state's name: Brunei Darussalam (بروني دارالسلام), literally “Brunei, the Abode of Peace”.
Design
All elements on the crest are red. On some versions they have black outlines; others have colourless outlines.
- The small swallowtail flag and parasol (payung ubor-ubor), regalia of the sultanate's monarchy,[1] have been the royal insignia since the creation of the emblem. (See also: chhatra, religious parasol)
- The wings symbolise protection of justice, tranquility, prosperity and peace.
- Below these is the crescent, a symbol of Islam, the state religion of Brunei.
- On the sides, the upturned hands indicate the government's duty is to preserve and promotes the welfare of the citizens and to protect the people.
Past emblems
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Emblem from 1932–50
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Emblem from 1950–59
References
- ↑ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
