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Reforms of the system occur from time to time. In the last century notable changes to the system have included a Royal Commission in 1925 following the scandal in which Prime Minister David Lloyd George was found to be selling honours. The sale of British Honours, including titles, is now prohibited by the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.
Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire KBE/DBE; Knight Bachelor [note 3] Companion of the Order of the Bath CB; Companion of the Order of the Star of India [note 1] CSI; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George CMG; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire [note 1] CIE; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order CVO ...
Order of British India (First Class) OBI: 1837–1947: Order of British India (Second Class) OBI: 1837–1947: Level 2B Medals Distinguished Conduct Medal: DCM: 1854: 1854–1993: Replaced in October 1993 by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal: CGM: 1874–1993 Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) CGM: 1874: 1874–1993 ...
Royal Victorian Order By 1896, prime ministers and governments had increased their influence over the distribution of awards and had gained almost total control of the system.
Here is a look at the inner workings of the system.
Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Honours Committee is a committee within the Cabinet Office of the Government of the United Kingdom formed to review nominations for national honours for merit, exceptional achievement or service. Twice yearly the Honours Committee submits formal recommendations for the British monarch 's New Years and Birthday Honours .
At least 14 Indian officers of the British Indian Army (i.e., until 1947) were awarded the DSO, with one in the First World War and 13 in the Second World War. The higher number awarded during the latter was due to the gradual Indianization of the British Indian Army from 1923 (see: South Asian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order).