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    Established1917
    MottoFor God and the Empire
    EligibilityBritish nationals, citizens of the Commonwealth realms, or anyone who has made a significant achievement for the United Kingdom
    Awarded forProminent national or regional achievements
    History

    King George V founded the order to fill gaps in the British honours system:
    • The Orders of the Garter, the Thistle and St Patrick honoured royals, peers, statesmen and eminent military commanders;
    • The Order of th… See more

    Composition

    The order is limited to 300 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 845 Knights and Dames Commander, and 8,960 Commanders. There are no limits applied to the total number of members of the fourth and f… See more

    Commonwealth awards

    Since the Second World War, several Commonwealth realms have established their own national system of honours and awards and have created their own unique orders, decorations and medals. A number, though, co… See more

    Honorary awards

    Most members of the order are citizens of the United Kingdom or other Commonwealth realms that use the UK system of honours and awards. In addition, honorary awards may be made to citizens of nations … See more

    Gallantry awards

    Although initially intended to recognise meritorious service, the order began to also be awarded for gallantry. There were an increased number of cases in the Second World War for service personnel and civilians inc… See more

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