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