<P> Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self - governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India . Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British (Imperial) honours . Most Commonwealth countries, such as India, Pakistan, and Nigeria, ceased recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire when they created their own honours . Some countries, such as Canada and Australia, were still recommending appointments to the Order months or years after the creation of their own national orders of chivalry . </P> <P> The five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: </P> <Ol> <Li> Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) </Li> <Li> Knight Commander or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE or DBE) </Li> <Li> Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) </Li> <Li> Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) </Li> <Li> Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) </Li> </Ol> <Li> Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) </Li>

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