United Kingdom: Order of British IndiaRibbon: Crimson with narrow pale blue centre stripes according to grade. 
 Instituted: 1837 by the East India Company; became part of the British system of honours in 1859. Awarded: To Indian Army officers for distinguished or long and faithful service. Grades: 2. Post-nominal letters: OBI (for both classes). 
 
 
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