KBE/DBE/CBE Civil ribbon (44mm)
No more than 73 may hold the grade of GBE in the Civil Division.
No more than 670 may hold the grade of KBE in the Civil Division.
No more than 7,600 may hold the grade of CBE in the Civil Division.
Certain awards are classed as 'additional' and do not form part of the annual allocation. This is noted in the London Gazette announcing any award.
