Order of St. George
The Order of Saint George (Russian: Орден Святого Георгия, romanized: Orden Svyatogo Georgiya) is the highest military decoration of the Russian Federation. It was originally established on 26 November 1769 Julian (7 December 1769 Gregorian) as the highest military decoration of the Russian Empire for commissioned officers and generals by Empress Catherine the Great. After the October Revolution in 1917, it was awarded by the White movement under Alexander Kolchak until their collapse in 1921. The order was revived in the Russian Federation on 20 March 1992 by Decree №1463 of the President of Russia. The current award criteria were amended on 7 September 2010 by Presidential Decree 1099.
| Order of Saint George | |
|---|---|
The Order of Saint George, fourth class | |
| Awarded by Russian Federation | |
| Type | Military order |
| Established | 26 November 1769 (O. S.), revived on 20 March 1992 (the statute was approved on 8 August 2000) |
| Eligibility | Top and senior military officers |
| Awarded for | Distinction in combat |
| Status | Active |
| Classes | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Saint Andrew |
| Next (lower) | Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" |
Ribbon of the Order of Saint George, first class | |
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