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 Grand Commander: Collar	Knight Grand Commander: Mantle	Knight Grand Commander: Star
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Knight Grand Commander: Badge	Knight Commander: Star	Knight Commander: Badge
		Post-nominal letters: - Knight Grand Commander - GCIE Knight Commander - KCIE Companion - CIE
Companion	Original Companion

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