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Various orders of knighthood have been created (see below) as well as awards for military service, bravery, merit, and achievement which take the form of decorations or medals. Most medals are not graded. Each one recognises specific service so there are normally set criteria which must be met.
The Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917 to honour those who had served in a non-combative role and expanded the Order to reward contributions to the Arts,...
Although the Order of the British Empire has by far the highest number of members of the British orders of chivalry, with over 100,000 living members worldwide, there are fewer appointments to knighthoods than in other orders.
Discover the valor and bravery commemorated by British medals of World War I, World War II, and more. Delve into the rich history of these prestigious honors, each representing acts of courage and sacrifice. Learn about Great Britain's Orders of Knighthood and Chilvalry.
The Imperial Service Order. The Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle are the two oldest Orders and are administered by The College of Arms and the Chancery of the Order of the Thistle with the Court of Lord Lyon.
Foreign citizens occasionally receive honorary knighthoods or damehoods through UK orders; they are not dubbed, and they do not use the style 'Sir' or 'Dame'. Such knighthoods are conferred by The King, on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, on those who have made an important contribution to relations between their country and ...
The Order of the British Empire is the largest Order of Chivalry in the United Kingdom, recognising outstanding contributions by individuals within their local communities or at a National level. The Officials of the Order are:
