Noted film actor Christopher Lee, who acheived strong identification with the role of Count Dracula for his portrayal of Bram Stoker's classic Transylvanian undead villian in a string of stylish and lurid Hammer Films made at Pinewood Studios in England during the 1960s and early 70s has been awarded by Queen Elizabeth II in her most recent list of honours.Lee has been named Commmander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), the third of five levels of the Order of the British Empire. The two higher ranks are Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) and Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE). The two lower ranks are Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE). His award was made "For services to Drama and to Charity". Only the two highest ranks are considered a knighthood. The insignia of the CBE is a an enamelled badge worn from a neck ribbon, as pictured below.
This will work out well if Lee ever decides to revisit his Dracula characterization, since the dreaded Count often sports insignia of orders and decorations-now he can use his own...
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