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| − | The '''Order of the British Empire''' is a [[British]] | + | The '''Most Excellent Order of the British Empire''' (often shortened to '''Order of the British Empire''') is a [[British]] order of chivalry founded in 1917. The Order's motto is "For [[God]] and the Empire". |
| − | + | In descending order of seniority, the classes are:<ref>https://www.gov.uk/honours/types-of-honours-and-awards</ref> | |
| + | *Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) | ||
| + | *Knight/Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE/DBE) | ||
| + | *Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) | ||
| + | *Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) | ||
| + | *Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | ==References== |
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Latest revision as of 20:31, July 30, 2014
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (often shortened to Order of the British Empire) is a British order of chivalry founded in 1917. The Order's motto is "For God and the Empire".
In descending order of seniority, the classes are:[1]
- Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE)
- Knight/Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE/DBE)
- Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)