The Classes of the Imperial Order of the Görlitz Eagle
Supreme Class: Knight/Dame of the Grand Cordon (K.G.C.E. / D.G.C.E.)
The highest honor of the Order, reserved for the Sovereign, Heads of State, and individuals of the highest distinction. It is distinguished by a broad sash (Grand Cordon) and a large, elaborate breast star.
Class I: Knight/Dame Grand Cross (K.G.E. / D.G.E.)
This high-ranking class is awarded for exceptional service. It is worn with the same Grand Cordon sash as the supreme class but is accompanied by a standard-sized breast star.
Class II: Knight/Dame Commander (K.C.E. / D.C.E.)
Awarded for conspicuous service, this rank is distinguished by a neck badge worn on a ribbon, accompanied by the standard breast star worn on the left chest.
Class III: Commander (C.E.)
A mid-level honor for significant service. Commanders wear the neck badge on a ribbon, but without the accompanying breast star.
Class IV: Officer (O.E.)
The officer class is distinguished from the member class by the addition of a gold rosette on the chest ribbon, worn above the medal.
Class V: Member (M.E.)
The initial rank of the Order, awarded for meritorious service. It is a bronze medal suspended from the Order's ribbon and worn on the left chest.