This article is about the British order of chivalry. For other uses, see Order of Saint Michael (disambiguation) and Order of St. George (disambiguation).
Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Collar and badge of the Grand Cross
Awarded by
The monarch of the United Kingdom
Type
Order of chivalry
Established
28 April 1818
Motto
Auspicium Melioris Ævi (Latin for 'Token of a Better Age')
Eligibility
Typically British or Commonwealth realm citizens
Awarded for
At the monarch's pleasure, though typically awarded for extraordinary non-military service in a foreign country or for services to foreign and Commonwealth affairs
Status
Currently constituted
Founder
Prince George, Prince Regent
Sovereign
Charles III
Grand Master
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
Grades
Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GCMG)
Knight/Dame Commander (KCMG/DCMG)
Companion (CMG)
Precedence
Next (higher)
Order of the Star of India
Next (lower)
Order of the Indian Empire
Ribbon bar of the Order
Knight Commander, KCMG insignia
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV), while he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III.[1][2] It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael and George.
The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and it was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire.[2] It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service to the United Kingdom in a foreign country, and it can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs.[2]
^Duckers, Peter (2009) [2004]. British Orders and Decorations. Oxford: Shire Publications. pp. 26–27. ISBN 978-0-7478-0580-9. OCLC 55587484.
^ abcThe Royal Household (2009). "Order of St. Michael and St. George". The Official Website of the British Monarchy. London: Crown Copyright. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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