Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire - 1945.

The Order originally included 15 Knights Grand Cross, 20 Knights Commanders and 25 Companions.

So are sons, daughters and daughters-in-law of Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commanders.

The Order originally had only one class (Companion), but a second class, Knights Commander, was added in 1887.

In 1887, the Order was divided into the two classes of Knights Commander (50 at any given time) and Companions (no quota).

The Order was now to consist of three classes: Knights Grand Cross, Knights Commander, and Companions.

An Officer of Arms and a Secretary for the Knights Commander and Companions were established in 1815, but abolished in 1847.

Knights Commander and male Companions wear the badge from a ribbon worn around the neck.

He was created a Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath in 1815.

Knights Commanders and Companions were permitted to display the circlet, but not the collar, surrounding their arms.