Remembering History: On 4 June 1917, in the eighth year of his reign, King George the V was "pleased to institute, erect, constitute, and create an Order of Knighthood, to be called and known for ever hereafter by the name, style, and designation of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire." London Gazette, 24 August 1917. The 5 crosses are, Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross Knights Commanders and Dames Commanders, Commanders, Officers and Members.

On 4 June 1917, in the eighth year of his reign, King George the V was "pleased to institute, erect, constitute, and create an Order of Knighthood, to be called and known for ever hereafter by the name, style, and designation of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire." London Gazette, 24 August 1917. The 5 crosses are, Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross Knights Commanders and Dames Commanders, Commanders, Officers and Members.

On 4 June 1917, in the eighth year of his reign, King George the V was "pleased to institute, erect, constitute, and create an Order of Knighthood, to be called and known for ever hereafter by the name, style, and designation of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire." London Gazette, 24 August 1917. The 5 crosses are, Knights Grand Cross and Dames Grand Cross Knights Commanders and Dames Commanders, Commanders, Officers and Members.