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: Orignially 1; since 1815 3 (Knight or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame Commander, and Companion) in two divisions, Civil and Military.
Insignia of the Military Division
| Original Insignia | Civil Division | Military Division |
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| Grand Cross: Collar | Grand Cross: Hat | |
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| Grand Cross: Mantle | Grand Cross: Badge | Grand Cross: Star |
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| Knight Commander: Badge | Knight or Dame Commander: Star | Dame Commander: Badge |
| Sorry - no picture | Sorry - no picture | Post-nominal Letters: When in uniform, female holders of the Order of the Bath wear insignia in the 'Male' manner, i.e. neck badges rather than bows. |
| Companion (Male) | Companion (Female) |
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Page last updated: 2 April 2007