Mahkota - the Royal Crown of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
Image of Mahkota (top) scanned from this book (below):
The late Al-Marhum Sultan, based on old palace documents and sketches, drew the design of the mahkota himself and had it commissioned. This supreme symbol of sovereignty of the Brunei Sultanate is made of gold and studded with precious jewels. The mahkota is unique in design with inclusions of elements such as the Alap (upturned diadem set in gold and precious stones), Tajuk Mahkota (six pieces of bunched ornaments in the shape of Payung Ubur-ubur (umbrella-like jellyfish tentacles, three on each side), Melur Turun (dangling jasmines), and Tara Mahkota (seven-pronged centrepiece topped with pearls and precious stones).
During the coronation, the mahkota is brought into the Lapau or ceremonial hall by one of the palace officials called Cheteria Empat. During the coronation of the present Sultan that took place on August 1, 1968, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was crowned by his own father, the late Al-Marhum Sultan, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Begawan.
What makes the present mahkota unique is that it has continued being the nation's sovereign symbol for over 40 years due to the peace and prosperity Brunei Darussalam has enjoyed over the four decades.
With the ascension of the present ruler, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, to the throne, the crown has been safely ensconced as a royal treasure that also reflects the peace, well-being and prosperity of the country.
Free of civil strife or any other issues that may divide the people of the land, Brunei Darussalam, under the stewardship of a wise and loving ruler, continues to enjoy an exemplary status as sovereign sultanate.
Image of Mahkota (top) scanned from this book (below):
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