Malaysia, Federal Constitutional Monarchy. A Most Distinguished Order Of The Defender Of The Realm, Iii Class Commander, Cased

(Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara). Instituted in 1958. Four-piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 57 mm (w) x 61 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, accompanied by its original full-length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, navy blue pebbled exterior, image of the order in gold-coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "GARRARD & Co Ltd", base with a raised platform incorporating a recessed medal bed in moss green felt, measuring 102.5 mm (w) x 145 mm (h) x 35.5 mm (d), case also extremely fine.

Footnote: The Most Distinguished Order of the Defender of the Realm was instituted on August 21, 1958 by King 'Abdu'l Rahman. It is awarded for meritorious service to the State, in five grades: Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander, Commander, Officer and Member, in addition to a Medal, with recipients entitled to use the post-nominal letters: SMN, PMN, JMN, KMN and AMN.