The Order of the Star of India was instituted by HM Queen
The dignity of Knight Grand Commander was conferred on Princes or Chiefs of
India, or upon British subjects for important and loyal service rendered to the
Indian Empire; the second and third classes were for services in the Indian
Empire of not less than thirty years in the department of the Secretary of State
for
It consists of the Sovereign, the first class of Knights Grand Commanders, the second class of Knights Commanders, and the third class of Companions.
No appointments to this Order have been made since
Ribbon: Pale blue with white edge stripes.
