Emblem of Brunei Darussalam Panji-Panji Negara Brunei Darussalam | |
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Armiger | Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei |
Adopted | 1940 |
Shield | Hands gules |
Motto | الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى (Arabic) Ad-dāʾimūna al-muḥsinūna bi-l-hudā ‘Always in service with God's guidance’ |
The Emblem of Brunei is a national symbol that is also featured on the flag of Brunei. It was adopted in 1940. There are five main components to the national emblem: 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: