Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav

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Most Illustrious Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav
Star of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav
Awarded by the

Monarchy of Queensland
TypeOrder of chivalry
Established28 April 2021
CountryQueensland
Mottolatin: Auspicium Melioris Ævi
(Token of a Better Age)
CriteriaAt the Monarch's pleasure
StatusCurrently constituted
FounderEdward IX of Queensland
SovereignThe Supreme Head of the Queenslandian Nation
Grand MasterThe Duke of Henrik
Classes
  • Knight/Lady
Post-nominals
  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar(KGCMO)
    Lady Grand Cross with Collar(LGCMO)
    Knight Grand Cross(KGMO)
    Lady Grand Cross (LGMO)
    Knight Commander (KMO)
    Lady Commander (LMO)
Statistics
First induction28 April 2021
Last induction28 April 2021
Total inductees3
Precedence
Next (higher)King George's Service Order
Next (lower)Order of the Three Builders of Queensland

Ribbon bar of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav

The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Michael and Saint Olav is a Queenslandian order of chivalry founded on 28 April 2021 by Edward IX of Queensland. It is named in honour of two saints, St Michael and St Olav.
The Order of Saint Michael and Saint Olav It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service in a foreign country, and can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth Independence-Colonial Nations affairs.

Regulations for the giving of decorations

The Most Illustrious Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav is the highest class insignia of the Kingdom of Queensland. The Bureau of the Royal Household has set a plan for delivering the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav as follows:

  • 1. The recipient of the order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav must be a member of the royal family only.
  • 2. Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav recipients must be 10 years or older.
  • 3. Who has received the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav from that foreign country The recipient must be the head of state only.
  • 4. Persons receiving the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav must be soldiers and civilians who make a contribution to the nation.
  • 5. Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav in 1 year is limited to the grantor as follows
    • 5.1 The royal family must have at least 2 persons
    • 5.2 Foreign head of state or Prime Minister Must have a minimum of 6 people only
    • 5.3 Commander-level soldiers to the commander of the military, totaling 12 people
    • 5.4 Military soldiers who benefit the nation and civilians who benefit the nation, 20-30 people.


Grades and Order

Grades

The The Sovereign of Order (currently Edward IX of Queensland) is Sovereign of the Order. All deeds granting decorations of the Order must bear the signature of the Sovereign. Members of the order are granted a certificate and personal coat of arms with the insignia of the Order. The Order has three grades:

  • Grand Collar (reserved for the Royal Family and foreign heads of state)
  • Grand Cross (conferred on the People of Queensland, Prime Minister, foreign heads of state, etc.)
  • Commander (conferred on senior politicians, diplomats, etc.)

Ribbon bars

The ribbon bars of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Michael and Saint Olav which has been used since 12 May 2021.

Grand Collar
Grand Cross
Commander with Star
Insignia
Riband of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav (Grand Collar) Riband of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav (Grand Cross) Star of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav (Grand Collar and Grand Cross) Riband of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav (Commander with Star) Star of the Order of the Saint Michael and Saint Olav (Commander with Star)

List of members

Grand Cross with Collar

Grand Cross

Knight Commanders

  • 28 November 2021: Petcu Adrian, former Prime Minister of Istria
  • 28 November 2021: David Robert Davidovici, Vice President of Snagov
  • 2 January 2023: Lieutenant General Sir Gerard Hofman Michel, former Chief of Ground Staff
  • 2 January 2023: Rear-Admiral Antony Beurme Cunningham, Vice-Chief of Maritime and Cyber Staff and former First Sea Lord of Royal Queensland Navy