The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

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Also Known As	G.C.B. • D.C.B. • K.C.B. • C.B.
Date	1725 - present

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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire The Most Noble Order of the Garter Legion of Honour Royal Victorian Order Order of Merit The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Pour le Mérite Order of the Rising Sun Order of the Companions of Honour The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle