United Kingdom: The Royal Guelphic Order

Insignia of the Civil Division

Ribbon: Light blue.

Instituted: 12 August 1815 by The Prince Regent (later George IV).
Discontinued: 1837 (as a British Order, continued as a Hanoverian Order).

Awarded: For distinguished services to the UK or Hanover.

Grades: 3, in Civil and Military Divisions.

Post-nominal letters: -

Knight Grand Cross - GCH

Knight Commander - KCH

Knight - KH

Civil Division		Military Division
Knight Grand Cross: Collar	Knight Grand Cross: Star		Knight Grand Cross: Badge
Knight Commander: Badge	Knight Commander: Star		Knight