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Cecil was awarded the CBE on the 1 January 1958.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the "order of chivalry of British constitutional
monarchy"; rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare
organisations, and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by
King George V, and comprises five classes, in civil and military divisions, the most senior two of
which make the recipient either a knight if male, or dame if female.

The five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence:

1. Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
(GBE)

2. Knight Commander or Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
(KBE or DBE)

3. Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)

4. Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)

5. Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)