Order of the Union of Burma

Order of the Union of Burma
Established	2 September 1948
Country	Myanmar

The Order of the Union of Burma (Burmese: ပြည်ထောင်စုစည်သူသင်္ဂဟ [pjìdàʊɴzṵ sìθù θɪ̀ɴɡəha̰]) is the highest civilian decoration bestowed by the government of Myanmar (also known as Burma).

The order was founded on 2 September 1948 as a replacement for the British Order of Burma. The original order had been founded by Royal Warrant on 10 May 1940. The title Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha may be used by the awardee.

Award classes

The Order of the Union of Burma is awarded in two divisions (military and civil) and each of these is split into five classes:

1. Agga Maha Thray Sithu - Grand Commander
2. Sado Maha Thray Sithu - Grand Officer
3. Maha Thray Sithu - Commander
4. Thray Sithu - Officer
5. Sithu - Member

The first class consisted of a gold braided salwe worn across the breast with the badge of the order suspended. It is decorated with a large gold and enamelled breast star surrounded by five small stars.

2nd class honors have a single breast star that is smaller than the first class.

3rd class honors has a badge, worn from a ribbon around the neck.

Recipients

Recipients of the Order include:

See also

• Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha
• Salwe

References

• http://www.mrtv3.net.mm/newpaper/51newsn.pdf