Order of Chivalry
Motto For God and the Empire
Eligibility British nationals or anyone who has made a significant achievement for the UK
Awarded for A national order of chivalry
Status Currently constituted
Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II
Grand Master Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Principal Commander Sovereign
Grades (w/ post-nominals) Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE)
Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE)
Commander (CBE)
Officer (OBE)
Member (MBE)
Established 1917
Precedence
Next (higher) Royal Victorian Order
Next (lower) Varies, depending on rank