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Order of the Companions of Honour
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United Kingdom
Translation: Order of the Companions of honour
Number of awards in the database: 1
Total awarded for WW II:
unknown
Recipients A-Z
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This Order was instituted in 1917 by King George V for conspicious national service and is limited to 65 persons. Non-British recipients are known as "honorary member".
The badge depicts an oak tree with the shield of Royal Arms, an armoured knight mounted on a horse and the motto: "In action faithfull and in honour clear". The ribbon is 1.25" wide, crimson in colour with narrow borders of gold thread.
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