Order of the Indian Empire

 United Kingdom
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1878. There are three classes: Knight Grand Commander (GCIE), Knight Commander (KCIE) and Companion (CIE).
The badge is a gold five-petalled rose, enamelled in crimson with a green barb between each petal. In the centre an effigy of Queen Victoria on a gold background surrounded by a ribbon, edged and lettered in gold and, formerly bearing the legend "Victoria Imperatrix", nowadays the legend reads "Imperatricis Auspiciis"
The ribbon is 1.25" wide and coloured dark blue.
Grand Commander of the Indian Empire (GCIE)
Commander of the Indian Empire (KCIE)
Companion of the Indian Empire (CIE)
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Picture source:   - Medals of the World
Information source(s):   - Dorling H.T., Ribbons and Medals, George Philip & Sons Ltd., London, 1974
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