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  2. Order of the British Empire - Wikipedia

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    The Chapel of the Order of the British Empire is in St Paul's Cathedral. It occupies the far eastern end of the cathedral crypt and was dedicated in 1960. The only heraldic banners normally on display in the chapel are those of the Sovereign of the Order of the British Empire and of the Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire. Rather ...

  3. Historical flags of the British Empire and the overseas ...

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    A Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of British Guiana. 1906–1919: British Guiana: A Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of British Guiana inside a white disc. 1906–1919: British Guiana (Civil Ensign) A Red Ensign defaced with the badge of British Guiana inside a white disc. 1919–1954: British Guiana: A Blue Ensign defaced with the badge ...

  4. Awards and decorations of the British Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    From 14 January 1958, any individual made a member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry (in the grades of Commander, Officer, Member), or awarded the British Empire Medal for gallantry, could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. [57] Medal bar

  5. Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom

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    For example, the British Empire Medal temporarily ceased to be awarded in the UK in 1993, as was the companion level award of the Imperial Service Order (although its medal is still used). The British Empire Medal was revived, however, in 2012 with 293 BEMs awarded for the 2012 Birthday Honours , and has continued to be awarded in some other ...

  6. United Kingdom honours order of wearing - Wikipedia

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    Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire KBE/DBE; Knight Bachelor [note 3] Companion of the Order of the Bath CB; Companion of the Order of the Star of India [note 1] CSI; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George CMG; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire [note 1] CIE; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order CVO

  7. Battle honours of the British and Imperial Armies - Wikipedia

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    Regimental Colour of the 18th Regiment of Foot showing the earliest battle honour (for Namur) and the badges later awarded for Egypt and China.. The first battle honour was the motto Virtutis Namurcensis Præmium (Reward for valour at Namur), [3] ordered by King William III to be emblazoned on the colour of the 18th Regiment of Foot, later the Royal Irish Regiment, for their part in the Siege ...

  8. British Army officer rank insignia - Wikipedia

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    After the Crimean War (30 January 1855), the War Office ordered different rank badges for British general, staff officers and regimental officers. It was the first complete set of rank badges to be used by the British Army. Field Marshal: Two rows of one inch wide oak-leaf designed lace on the collar with crossed baton above the wreath in silver.

  9. Orders, decorations, and medals of British India (3 C, 25 P) Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of the British Empire" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.