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, while he was acting as prince regent for his father,
Knight Commander, KCMG insignia
St George and the Dragon by Mattia Preti (1678)
The Order's insignia often depict St Michael subduing Satan
Mantle of the Order
Order of the Indian Empire
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The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria on 1 January 1878. The Order includes members in three classes or ranks:
Order of St Michael and St George
…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…
Lord Erskine GCSI GCIE, wearing the mantle of the Order of the Star of India and the sash and star of the Order of the Indian Empire
Photo of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya's badge
Insignia of the Order
Maharaja Thakore Shri Sir Bhagwatsinhji Sagramji Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Gondal GCSI, GCIE, in a 1911 photograph, during his visit to London for the coronation of King George V. He is wearing the mantle, collar and star of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire.