The order 's rules , called statutes , say that the Order can only have 100 Knights and Dames Grand Cross , 845 Knights and Dames Commander , and 8960 Commanders , but there is no limit to the number of members of the Officers and Members but no more than 858 Officers and 1464 Members may be appointed per year . The Order is limited to 300 Knights and Dames Grand Cross , 845 Knights and Dames Commander , and 8960 Commanders . There are no limits applied to the total number of members of the fourth and fifth classes , but no more than 858 Officers and 1464 Members may be appointed per year .