Order of the British Empire
Also known as: Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
- 1The order is structured into six distinct classes of appointments.
- 2It operates across both civil and military divisions.
- 3The two most senior classes of the order confer the title of knight or dame upon the recipient.
- 4It was created to honor significant contributions to society and the British Empire.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities.
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Pujol García was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King George VI for his extraordinary contributions to the Allied victory.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a prestigious British order of chivalry established in 1917.
Countries making recommendations to the Order of the British Empire (2020)Wikimedia Commons: File:Countries_awarding_the_Order_of_the_British_Empire_(2020).svgExamples of insignia of the order (1937 pattern). Top to bottom: KBE or CBE (military) badge and riband, GBE star, KBE/DBE star, MBE (civil) and OBE (military) badges and ribands.Wikimedia Commons: File:Order_of_the_British_Empire_Insignia.jpgMBE (civil division) as issued in 1918Wikimedia Commons: File:MBE-Cobh-Heritage-Centre-2012.JPG It is designed to recognize and reward individuals for their valuable service across a diverse range of civil and military activities.