What is the Order of the Companions of Honour?
Q: What is the Order of the Companions of Honour?
A: The Order of the Companions of Honour is a British award given to citizens of the Commonwealth founded in 1917 by King George V.
Q: Who is eligible to become a Companion of Honour?
A: Citizens of the Commonwealth and honorary members from outside the realm are eligible to become a Companion of Honour.
Q: What fields are recognized for outstanding achievements?
A: Outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry or religion are recognized.
Q: What is the maximum number of Companions of Honour?
A: The order is limited to 65 Companions of Honour.
Q: Can recipients of the order use a title?
A: Membership of the order gives no title or precedence, but recipients can put the post-nominal letters "CH" after their names.
Q: What is the insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour?
A: The insignia of the Order consists of an oval medallion with an oak tree, a shield with the royal arms hanging from one branch, and on the left a mounted knight in armor.
Q: How do men and women wear the badge of the Order?
A: Men wear the badge on a ribbon (red with golden border threads) around their necks, and women on a bow at the left shoulder.
