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The Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate medieval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing (as a symbol of purification) as one of its elements. The Order of the Bath is the fourth-most senior of the British Orders of Chivalry.

The Order consists of the Sovereign (currently Queen Elizabeth II), the Great Master (currently The Prince of Wales), and three Classes of members: Knight Grand Cross (GCB) or Dame Grand Cross (GCB), Knight Commander (KCB) or Dame Commander (DCB), and Companion (CB).

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Object Details
Country of Origin United Kingdom Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Military badge. A gold eight-pointed Maltese Cross enamelled in white. Each point of the cross is decorated by a small gold ball; each angle has a small figure of a lion. The centre of the cross bears three crowns on the obverse side. A rose, thistle, and shamrock emanate from a sceptre on the reverse side. Both emblems are surrounded by a red circular ring bearing the motto of the Order, flanked by two laurel branches, above a scroll bearing the words "Ich dien" in gold letters. Dimensions Approximate: 5.1 × 5.1 × 1.3cm (2 × 2 × 1/2 in.)
 Materials Enameled Silver and gold, silk
 Inventory Number A19600058000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.) Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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