SINCONA Auktion 67

Beschreibung

The Illustrous Order of Kinabalu [Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu]. Probably 1st model, collar for the Grand Commanders of the Order [Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu - S.P.D.K.], consisting of eight flag links and five symbol links, manufacturing by B. P. de Silva in Singapore and Penang, 750/000 gold (18 K) and enamels, on the reverse of 12 links hallmarks „18K“, with order’s badge, 750/000 gold (18 K), with probably silver centre with gold letters and probably a paste stone showing an volcano island, on the reverse two hallmarks „18K“ and number „3“, total weight 425.9 g, in its original golden imprinted case of de Silva. Together with the State of Sabah Government Gazette dated September 16, 1974, stating conferings of several grades of the order.
Äusserst selten / Extremely rare. Gutes sehr schön / Good very fine.
(~€ 14’020/USD 16’485)
The four-class (Grand Commander [Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu], Commander [Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu - P.G.D.K.], Companion [Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu - A.S.D.K.] and Member [Ahli Darjah Kinabalu - A.D.K.]) order for meritorious service to the State of Sabah wasn instituted by the Sultanate of Sabah „State Honours Enactment 1963 Section 3 (a) in 1963. It is conferred by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri [Governor General - ceremonial head of state] of Sabah. It seems, that in an unknown year the design of the insignia was changed.