British Honours
Britian has probably the most complex system of honours and awards in the world. This is both a bane and a joy to persons who study such matters. These sites will provide some education on this subject.
Orders of Chivalry
Can you tell a KCB from a CMG? How about an OBE from a GCB? What's so great about being a KG anyway? What do all those letters mean? Find out!
Are you entitled to a coat of arms? Are you the rightful heir to a peerage? Are you of royal descent? The Garter King of Arms and his capable assistants will be happy to help you - for a fee (of course).
The Victoria Cross
The "VC" is the highest British Decoration for Valour in Action. Unlike most other British honours, it is awarded regardless of military or social rank.
Frederick Hitch, VC
The Only London Cabbie to be Awarded the VC.
The George Cross
Founded by King George VI in 1940 the George Cross is awarded to both civilians and service members for non-combat heroism.
Odette Hallowes GC, MBE
A remarkable woman with the courage of ten men.
Regalia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Official Honours Information
Straight from the Buckingham Palace website this page is filled with infomation regarding British Hounours. Excellent images are combined with interesting historical tidbits - like the story behind the Order of the Garter.
Orders of Chivalry
Can you tell a KCB from a CMG? How about an OBE from a GCB? What's so great about being a KG anyway? What do all those letters mean? Find out!
Hall of Medals
Concentrates on British Military Decorations and Medals
Are you entitled to a coat of arms? Are you the rightful heir to a peerage? Are you of royal descent? The Garter King of Arms and his capable assistants will be happy to help you - for a fee (of course).
The Honours of Winston Churchill
The Honours of Lieutenant General Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB
Lord Baden-Powell is best known as the founder of the Scouting Movement. He was also a general, knight and all around good guy. An examination of his honours provides good insight into the British houours system as well as testimony to a life of virture and achievement.
E.G. Frames
Sells Quality Replicas of British Medals.
The Commonwealth
Many countries in the world used to be part of the British Empire. Many former colonies belong to the Commonweath of Nations. Some, like Canada, Austrailia and New Zealand, still recognize the British Soveriegn as their own but have begun developing honours schemes of their own creation. This has led to a number of new orders and decorations which one should be aware of.
British Medals 1815 - 1920
Provides the biographies and images of the medal sets of real British Soldiers.
Commonwealth Countries
Another great site with pictures of and qualifications for many British Decorations and Medals. (What's the difference between a decoration and a medal anyway? You should know.)
Fun Canadian Medals
This page pokes fun at the military awards system.
New Zealand Honours Secretariat
Provides detailed information on the New Zealand honours system which is based on the British system.
Australian Honours
Lists Australian Hounours and Medals.
Decorations and Medals of the Republic of India
Detailed information on the honours of a former colony.
Medals of Service
Offers replicas of British and Commonwealth Medals.
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Orders of Chivalry
Can you tell a KCB from a CMG? How about an OBE from a GCB? What's so great about being a KG anyway? What do all those letters mean? Find out!
Are you entitled to a coat of arms? Are you the rightful heir to a peerage? Are you of royal descent? The Garter King of Arms and his capable assistants will be happy to help you - for a fee (of course).
The Victoria Cross
The "VC" is the highest British Decoration for Valour in Action. Unlike most other British honours, it is awarded regardless of military or social rank.
Frederick Hitch, VC
The Only London Cabbie to be Awarded the VC.
The George Cross
Founded by King George VI in 1940 the George Cross is awarded to both civilians and service members for non-combat heroism.
Odette Hallowes GC, MBE
A remarkable woman with the courage of ten men.
Regalia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
Official Honours Information
Straight from the Buckingham Palace website this page is filled with infomation regarding British Hounours. Excellent images are combined with interesting historical tidbits - like the story behind the Order of the Garter.
Orders of Chivalry
Can you tell a KCB from a CMG? How about an OBE from a GCB? What's so great about being a KG anyway? What do all those letters mean? Find out!
Hall of Medals
Concentrates on British Military Decorations and Medals
Are you entitled to a coat of arms? Are you the rightful heir to a peerage? Are you of royal descent? The Garter King of Arms and his capable assistants will be happy to help you - for a fee (of course).
The Honours of Winston Churchill
The Honours of Lieutenant General Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB
Lord Baden-Powell is best known as the founder of the Scouting Movement. He was also a general, knight and all around good guy. An examination of his honours provides good insight into the British houours system as well as testimony to a life of virture and achievement.
E.G. Frames Sells Quality Replicas of British Medals.
The Commonwealth
Many countries in the world used to be part of the British Empire. Many former colonies belong to the Commonweath of Nations. Some, like Canada, Austrailia and New Zealand, still recognize the British Soveriegn as their own but have begun developing honours schemes of their own creation. This has led to a number of new orders and decorations which one should be aware of.
British Medals 1815 - 1920
Provides the biographies and images of the medal sets of real British Soldiers.
Commonwealth Countries
Another great site with pictures of and qualifications for many British Decorations and Medals. (What's the difference between a decoration and a medal anyway? You should know.)
Fun Canadian Medals
This page pokes fun at the military awards system.
New Zealand Honours Secretariat
Provides detailed information on the New Zealand honours system which is based on the British system.
Australian Honours
Lists Australian Hounours and Medals.
Decorations and Medals of the Republic of India
Detailed information on the honours of a former colony.
Medals of Service
Offers replicas of British and Commonwealth Medals.
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