

Those who have received these honours are free to take the title Sir or Dame. The Knight Grand Cross/Dame Grand Cross (GBE) is the highest honour of the chivalric order, followed by Knight Commander/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE).

Individuals are deemed to be 'knighted' when they are awarded a medal or badge which signifies that they have been given the title of Knight Grand Cross or Knight Commander (Dame Grand Cross or Dame Commander in the case of women) of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Knighthoods are honours awarded to individuals by the sovereign of the United Kingdom in recognition of achievements in or services to a particular field. SKU: Obe011-a Categories: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, The Officials Orders of Knighthood Membership Collections. GOAL brings you everything you need to know about footballers who have been knighted.
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