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Varies, depending on rank. Military ribbon. Civil ribbon. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the civil service. [2]
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The Order comprises five classes across both military and civilian divisions. The Order also includes the British Empire Medal presented to those who have contributed to service in their...
This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Order of the British Empire. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all recipients. Contents: Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.
Dec 17, 2013 · The most common order which those being honoured are admitted to is the Order of the British Empire, instituted by George V in 1917 as a way of marking civilian achievement.
Oct 31, 2023 · 200 Orders of the British Empire (OBEs), 90 Companions of the British Empire, 40 Knights or Dames of the British Empire (KBE/DBE) or Knights/Dames of the British Empire Grand Cross (GBE).
It was awarded on a huge scale at home and around the Empire some 25,000 recipients by 1921 and brought to an end the practice in Britain of confining honours to the political and military elite. The Order is awarded in five grades or ranks, with members of the senior two ranks becoming Knights or Dames.
