United Kingdom: The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire

Ribbon: Dark blue.

Instituted: 1878 by Queen Victoria.
Discontinued: 1947.

Awarded: Unknown.

Grades: Initially 1 (Companion), enlarged in 1887 to 3 (Knight Grand Commander, Knight Commander and Companion).

Knight Gand Commander: Collar Knight Grand Commander: Mantle Knight Grand Commander: Star
Knight Grand Commander: Collar Knight Grand Commander: Mantle Knight Grand Commander: Star
Sorry - no picture Knight Commander: Star Knight Commander: Badge
Knight Grand Commander: Badge Knight Commander: Star Knight Commander: Badge
Companion Original Companion's badge (pre-1887)

Post-nominal letters: -

Knight Grand Commander - GCIE

Knight Commander - KCIE

Companion - CIE

Companion Original Companion
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