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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)
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/honours/types-of-honours-and-awards