United Kingdom: The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Ribbon: Crimson.

Instituted: 1725.

Awarded: For outstanding service in the Armed Forces or Civil Service.

Grades: Originally 1; since 1815 3 (Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Commander, and Companion) in two divisions, Civil and Military.

Post-nominal Letters:

• Knight Grand Cross - GCB
• Dame Grand Cross - GCB
• Knight Commander - KCB
• Dame Commander - DCB
• Companion - CB

Insignia of the Civil Division

Original Insignia	Civil Division	Military Division
Grand Cross: Mantle	Grand Cross: Collar	Grand Cross: Hat
Grand Cross: Badge	Grand Cross: Star	Knight Commander: Badge
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Knight and Dame Commander Star	Dame Commander Badge	Companion (Male)
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Companion (Female)	Original Companion