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British Empire, Order of the

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British Empire, Order of the This was the first democratic or meritocratic order and was established in June 1917 in the darkest days of the First World War. Though far less aristocratic than previous orders, it was nevertheless divided into five sections—the Knights Grand Cross, the Knights Commander, Commanders, Officers, and Members. Of equal significance was that a large number of women were, for the first time, admitted to honours.

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British Empire, Order of the

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British Empire, Order of the (OBE) Military and civil order or knighthood, bestowed as a reward for public service to the Commonwealth of Nations. Created in 1917, it has five different classes for men and women: Knights (or Dames) Grand Cross, Knights (or Dames) Commander, Commanders, Officers and Members.

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Order of the British Empire

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Order of the British Empire OBE (in the UK) an honorary order of knighthood instituted in 1917 and divided into five classes, each with military and civilian divisions.

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