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      • The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, British order of knighthood instituted in 1917 by King George V to reward both civilian and military wartime service, although currently the honour is bestowed for meritorious service to the government in peace as well as for gallantry in wartime.
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  2. May 19, 2024 · The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, British order of knighthood instituted in 1917 by King George V to reward both civilian and military wartime service, although currently the honour is bestowed for meritorious service to the government in peace as well as for gallantry in wartime.

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  3. 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.

  4. 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. The Order of the...

  5. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. This Order, instituted by HM King George V in June 1917, extended Dec 1918, and altered March 1919, December 1922, June 1929, November 1933, March 1937, and October 1939, is conferred for important services rendered to the Crown, and is awarded to both men and women.

  6. The Order of the British Empire is the largest Order of Chivalry in the United Kingdom, recognising outstanding contributions by individuals within their local communities or at a National level. The Officials of the Order are: Sovereign: His Majesty King Charles III Grand Master: Her Majesty The Queen

  7. Home. About. Orders, Decorations and Medals. Find out more about the Orders and Medals which are awarded to those who go above and beyond for the community or country. Knight Bachelor. The Most...

  8. Standing for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire level (excluding a knighthood/damehood), followed by OBE and then MBE. An individual may be appointed a CBE for having a prominent role at national level, or a leading role at regional level.

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