The star for "military Knights and Dames Grand Cross" consists of a Maltese Cross on top of an eight-pointed silver star; the star for "military Knights and Dames Commander" is an eight-pointed silver cross pattée. Each bears in the centre three crowns surrounded by a red ring bearing the motto of the Order in gold letters. The circle is flanked by two laurel branches and is above a scroll bearing the words "Ich dien" (older German for "I serve") in gold letters. Stylised versions of this are known as "Bath stars" and are used as epaulette pips to indicate British Army officer ranks and for police ranks.