Order of As-Saif
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| Order of As-Saif | |
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Awarded by  Sultan of Kurum Ash-Sharqia
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| Type | Order of distinction |
| Awarded for | Awarded to royalty, foreign heads-of-state, merits for the Sultanate and society |
| Status | Active |
| Grand Master | Salah Ad-Din Al-Lusirni |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Grand Cordon Grand Officer Officer Knight or Dame |
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| Established | 1702 AN |
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The Order of As-Saif (Order of the Sword) is an order of distinction of Kurum Ash-Sharqia. It was established in 1702 AN after the birth of prince Saif Ad-Din ibn Salah Ad-Din Al-Lusirni, the first son of sultan Salah Ad-Din.
The order is divided into four degrees:
- 1st class, Grand Cordon, awarded to royal family members, foreign heads-of-state and high dignitaries
- 2nd class, Grand Officer, awarded to important statesmen with a long service record or a particular merit for the Sultanate
- 3rd class, Officer, awarded to citizens and foreigners for merits for the Sultanate and for society
- 4th class, Knight or Dame, awarded to citizens and foreigners for merits for the Sultanate and for society, prominent businessmen and cultural figures.
Insignia
Membership
Membership is awarded by the Sultan, with approval of the Grand Vizier.
Grand Master
- Sultan Salah Ad-Din I
Grand cordon
- Elisabeth Asara des Vinandy, the princess consort, awarded in 1702 AN
Grand Officer
- Faisal Van Looveren, Grand Vizier of Kurum Ash-Sharqia and founding father, awarded in 1702 AN
