THE MOST EXCELLENT
ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

Rather than the military alone, the First World War involved the entire nation in the war effort.  In 1917 His Majesty King George V instituted The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.  It has been called ‘the people’s order of chivalry’.  Today it is proudly worn by over 100,000 living honourees.

Since the Order’s foundation, Ede and Ravenscroft has made its mantle of rose-pink satin lined with pearl-grey silk taffeta.  The star of the Order is hand embroidered in silver and gold on the left breast.  In its centre sits the crowned effigies of King George V and Queen Mary.  Its gold inscribed motto reads, “For God and Empire”.

The mantle closes at the front with cordons of pearl-grey silk, with rose and silver tassels. A gold collar is fastened with white and silk satin shoulder bows.

• The Most Noble Order of the Garter
• The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
• The Most Honourable Order of The Bath
• The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George
• The Royal Victorian Order