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Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Empire of Great Britain

THE VICTORIA CROSS
est. 1856 by HM Queen Victoria I
Presented by | The Monarch of the Empire of Great Britain |
Grades | Recipient (VC) |
Eligibility | This decoration is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of their extreme devotion to the security, defence, and military of Great Britain. |
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THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER
"Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" ("Shame upon him who thinks evil of it")
est. 1348 by HM King Edward III
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Chancellor of the Order | Vacant |
Classes | Knight/Lady Companion of the Garter (KG/LG) |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of their work, national contributions, or exceptional public service. |
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THE MOST ANCIENT AND MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE THISTLE
"Nemo me impune lacessit" ("No one provokes me with impunity")
est. 1687 by HM King James VII & II
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Chancellor of the Order |
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Grades | Knight/Lady of the Thistle (KT/LT) |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of their work, national contributions, or exceptional public service. |
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THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF SAINT PATRICK
"Quis separabit?" ("Who will separate us?")
est. 1783 by HM King George III
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Chancellor of the Order | |
Grades | Knight/Lady of the Order of Saint Patrick (KP/LP) |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of their work, national contributions, or exceptional public service. |
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BARONETCIES AND SEIGNEURS
est. 1611 by King James I
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Premier Baronet |
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Grades | Knight/Dame (Bt/Btss/Bart) |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of their work, national contributions, or exceptional public service. |
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THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH
"Tria Iuncta In Uno" ("Three joined in one")
est. 1725 by HM King George I
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty George VII |
Great Master of the Order |
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Grades | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCB) |
Eligibility | This Order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding service in the British Army, His Majesty's Government, and the Royal Courts of Justice. |
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross |
Knight/Dame Commander |
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THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE
"Auspicium Melioris Ævi" ("Token of a Better Age")
est. 1818 by HM King George IV
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Grand Master of the Order |
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Grades | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCMG) |
Eligibility | This Order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding services to British interests abroad, particularly in the Diplomatic Service. |
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross |
Knight/Dame Commander |
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THE ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER
"Victoria" ("Victory")
est. 1896 by HM Queen Victoria I
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Grand Master of the Order | Vacant |
Chancellor of the Order |
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Grades | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCVO) |
Eligibility | This Order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding services to the Sovereign personally or the Crown. |
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross |
Knight/Dame Commander |
Commander |
Lieutenant |
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THE ORDER OF MERIT
"For Merit"
est. 1902 by HM King Edward VII
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Grades | Member (OM) |
Eligibility | This Order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding services to the Empire in the realm of culture, roleplay, politics and governance. |
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THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
"For God and the Empire"
est. 1917 by HM King George V
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII | |
Grand Master of the Order |
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Grades | Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE) | |
Eligibility | This Order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding services in any realm of activity, including non-combatant military ones. | |
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross |
Knight/Dame Commander |
Commander |
Officer |
Member |

THE ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF HONOUR
"In Action Faithful and in Honour Clear"
est. 1917 by HM King George V
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Grades | Member (CH) |
Eligibility | This Order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding services to the Empire in the realm of politics and governance. |
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Hyperpolis: Xavier Sherwood (HM King William V; 7 January 2021) |

THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
est. 1975 by HM Queen Elizabeth II
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII | |
Chancellor of the Order |
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Grades | Knight/Dame (AK/AD) | |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding service to the Empire in the legislative affairs of the region and for contributions to regional recruitment. | |
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General Division | ![]() Military Division |
Knight/Dame |
Companion |
Officer |
Member |
Medal |

THE ORDER OF CANADA
"Desiderantes meliorem patriam" ("They desire a better country")
est. 1967 by HM Queen Elizabeth II
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Chancellor and Principal Companion |
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Grades | Knight/Dame (KCC/DC) |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding service to the Empire in the executive affairs of the region and for contributions to onsite affairs. |
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Knight/Dame |
Companion |
Officer |
Member |

THE ORDER OF NEW ZEALAND
est. 1987 by HM Queen Elizabeth II
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Grades | Member (ONZ) |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of outstanding service to the Empire in the judicial affairs of the region and for contributions to the World Assembly. |
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Paelwyndd: Tobias, Prince Royal (HM Queen Elizabeth III; 26 January 2023) |

KNIGHT BACHELOR
est. 13th Century by HM King Henry III
Sovereign of the Order | His Majesty King George VII |
Knight Principal | Vacant |
Grades | Knight/Dame |
Eligibility | This order is awarded at the Sovereign's pleasure as a personal gift to recipients from the Empire in recognition of their work, national contributions, or exceptional public service. |
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