The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (often shortened to Order of the British Empire) is a British order of chivalry founded in 1917. The Order's motto is "For God and the Empire".

In descending order of seniority, the classes are:[1]

* Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE)
* Knight/Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE/DBE)
* Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)
* Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)
* Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)

## References[edit]

1. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/honours/types-of-honours-and-awards