| Insignia of Saint Olga | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | award for distinction |
| Awarded for | Public and community service |
| Description | gold or silver Byzantine cross with light blue enamel |
| Presented by |  Russian Empire |
| Eligibility | women |
| Motto | "For the Benefit of Neighbours" |
| Established | 6 March [O.S. 21 February] 1913 |
| First awarded | 15 April [O.S. 2 April] 1916 |
| Last awarded | 15 April [O.S. 2 April] 1916 |
| Total | 1 |
| Total recipients | Vera Nikolayevna Panayeva (Вера Николаевна Панаева) |
 Ribbon of the insignia | |
The Insignia of Saint Olga (Russian: Знак отли́чия Свято́й Равноапо́стольной княги́ни О́льги) was an award that briefly existed from 1913 to 1917. It was established on 6 March [O.S. 21 February] 1913 by Emperor Nicholas II of Russia to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty. It was designated as a special award only for females, "in consideration of the merits of women in the various arenas of public and community service, as well as to the deeds and works for the benefit of their neighbours."[1]
The "Insignia of Saint Olga" was only awarded once before the Russian Revolution toppled the monarchy.
- ^ Dumin, Stanislaw. "Order of St. Olga". Retrieved 4 August 2013.