The Order of Burma was instituted by King George VI three years after Burma became independent of British India. It was awarded by the Governor of British Burma for long, faithful and honorable service by Governor’s Commissioned Officers (for example native Burmese) in the Burma Army, the Burma Frontier Force, and the Burma Military Police.
The award was founded by Royal Warrant on 10 May 1940, and conferred in a single class. It September 1945 the royal warrant was amended to permit awards of the order for gallantry.
Only 24 awards were made.
The Order was struck in gold and is a rayed circle measuring 52 mm high and 39 mm (1.5 in) in diameter.
The obverse has a central roundel showing a peacock displaying his tail, surrounded by the words ‘ORDER OF BURMA’ and surmounted by an Imperial crown.
The ribbon measures 38 mm and is dark green with light blue edges.
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