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 KNI or of future wars, the numbers of this, as well as of the third class, may be increased. The members of the second class are entitled to the distinctive appellation of Knighthood, after having been invested with the Insignia. 3rd Class Companions of the Order six hundred and ninety, and for the Civil Service two hundred and fifty ; they take precedence of Esquires, but are not entitled to the appellation or style of Knights. No officer can be nominated to the military division of the third class of the Order, unless his ser- vices have been marked by special mention of his name as having distinguished himself in action against the enemy. This class has never been conferred upon any officer below the rank of Iilajor iu the Army, and Commander in the Navy. The Badge for the Military Classes of the Order is a gold Maltese cross, of eight points, enamelled argent; in each angle a lion passant-guardant or ; in the centre, the rose, thistle and shamrock, issuant from a sceptre between three imperial crowns or, within a circle gules, thereon the motto of the Order, surrounded by two branches of laurel, proper, issuing from an escrol azure, inscribed Ich Dien (I serve) in letters of gold. It is worn by the Knights Orand Cross pendent from a red ribbon across the right shoulder, by the Knights Commanders around the neck, and by the Companions suspended from the left breast. The Collar is of gold (weight 30oz. Troy), is composed of nine imperial crowns, and eight roses, thistles and shamrocks, issuing from a sceptre, enamelled in their proper cOiOui's, Lied or linked kgether with seven- teen gold knots, enamelled white, having the Badge of the Order pendent therefrom." The Stae of the Grand Cross of the Military Division is formed of rays or flames of feilvei-, thereon a goM Maltese cross, and in the centre, within the motto, branches of laurel, issuant as in the Badge. The Badge and Star of the Knights Grand Cross of the Civil Division are the old badge and star of the Order. The Star is of silver, formed with eight points or rays, charged with three imperial crowns, proper upon a glory of silver rays, surrounded with a red circle, upon which is the motto of the Order. The Badge is of gold, composed of a rose, thistle, and shamrock, issuing from a sceptre between three imperial crowns, encircled by the motto_. The Knights Commanders of the Civil Division wear the like badge, of a smaller size, round the neck by a red ribbon, and the Companions of the same division the same, but of a still smaller size, from the left breast, pendent from a red ribbon. The Star is a cross -pattee silver, charged with three imperial crowns proper upon a glory of silver rays, surrounded with a red circle, uijon which is the motto of the Order. The Star of the Knights Commanders Civil Division is of the same form and size, omitt- ing the laui'el wreath and the escroU, and is worn embroidered on the left side. EiBBON of the Order pale red. Motto Teia Juncta in Uno. Throe joined in one. 79 KNI Collar, Stars, Badges, etc. P. 24 f ">-> og and 28 ; and P. 25, f. 13 and li. ' ' "'" ~ The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. This Order was instituted by Her Maiesty Queen Victoria, 23rd February, 1861, and enlarged 28th March, 1866, and in 1875 and 1876. ' The Order consists of the Sovereign, the Grand Master, and 2U5 Ordinary Com- panions or Members, together with such Extra and Honorary Members as Her Majesty, her heirs and successors, shall from time to time appoint. The 205 Ordinary Members are divided into three classes. The first Class are styled Knights Grand Commanders, and_ consists of thirty members (eighteen Natives and twelve Europeans) ; the second class of seventy-two members, stjlsd Knights Commanders ; the third class of one hundred and forty-four members, styled Companions. Her Majesty's Viceroy and Governor-General of India is Grand Ivlaster. The Statutes enable the Sovereign to confer the dignity of Knight Grand Commander of the Order upon such of Her Majestj- s British subjects as have, by important and loyal services rendered by them to the Indian Empire, merited the Eoyal favour; and the second and third classes upon persons who, hj their conduct or services in the Indian Empire, have merited the Eoyal favour. The Badge an onyx cameo of Her Majesty's (i&gy, set in a perforated and ornamented oval, containing the motto of the Order "Heaven's Light our Guide," surmounted by a Star all iu diamonds. The Ribbon of the Order is sky-blue, having a narrow white stripe towards either edge, and is worn from the right shoulder to the lel't side. The Collar is composed of the Lotus of India, of Palm branches, tied together in saltire, and of the united Eed and White Eose. In the centre is an im|3erial crown; all richly enamelled on gold, ia their proper colours. The Star is composed of raj's of gold issuing from the centre, having thereon a Star in diamonds, resting upon a light blue enamelled circular riband, tied at the ends, inscribed with the motto of the Order, viz. : "Heaven's Light our Guide," also in dia- monds. The Mantle Light blue satin, lined with v/hite, and fastened with a cordon of white silk, with blue and silver tassels, on the left side a representation of the Star of the Order. Collar, Badge, and Star. P. 24, f. 27. The Motto, "Heaven's light our guide." The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St, George. Instituted by King George IV., when Prince Eegent, 27th April, 1818. by Letters Patent, under the Great Seal of Great Britain, in commemoration of the Republic of the Ionian Islands being j)laced under the pro- tection of Great Britain. The Order was enlarged and extended 4th December, 1868, and 30th May, 1877, for the natural born subjects of the United Kingdom as may