British order of chivalry, instituted by
George V in 1917. There are military and
civil divisions, and the ranks are GBE,
Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross; KBE,
Knight Commander; DBE, Dame Commander; CBE,
Commander; OBE, Officer; MBE, Member. In 1974
awards for civilian gallantry previously made
within the order were replaced by the Queen's
Gallantry Medal (QGM), which ranks after the
George Cross and George Medal.