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Article VI — Manner of Wearing the Insignia

The insignia of each Grade shall be worn as follows:

Grade I — Knight or Dame Grand Cross​

  • The Star of the Order (89mm), in gold, worn upon the left breast.
  • The Badge (53mm), suspended from a moiré sash (100mm) worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.
  • Ladies shall wear the sash of 67mm width.

Grade II — Knight or Dame Grand Commander​

  • The Star (89mm), in silver, worn upon the left breast.
  • The Badge (53mm), suspended from a ribbon (37mm) worn about the neck, or upon a bow for ladies.

Grade III — Knight or Dame Commander​

  • The Badge (53mm), suspended from a ribbon (37mm) worn about the neck, or upon a bow for ladies.

Grade IV — Knight or Dame​

  • The Badge (44mm), in gold without enamel, worn suspended from a ribbon drape (37mm) upon the left breast.
  • Ladies shall wear the badge upon a bow without tails.

A lady wearing uniform shall wear the insignia in the manner prescribed for a gentleman.