| Imperial Order of Saint Michael the Archangel | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Head of the House of Romanov | |
| Type | Dynastic Order |
| Royal house | House of Romanov |
| Religious affiliation | Russian Orthodox |
| Awarded for | (1) Individuals who have distinguished themselves in the struggle for the liberation of Russia from godless communism, as well as fighters against communism in other countries; (2) Individuals of distinguished services in Charity and Philanthropy |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia |
| Grades | Knight Grand Cross Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Imperial Order of St. Stanislaus |
| Next (lower) | Imperial Order of St. Princess Olga |
 Ribbon of the order | |
The Imperial Order of Saint Michael the Archangel (Russian: Императорский Орден Святого Михаила Архангела), is a dynastic order of knighthood[1][2] instituted in 1988 by Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich, claimant to the headship of the former Russian Imperial House.
It is a house honour and is currently conferred by Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, current claimant of the headship of the former imperial house. It celebrates its foundation on the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel and the Synaxis of the All-Bodiless Powers on the 21/8 November (NS/OS).
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- ^ "Dynastic Orders of Chivalric CHaracter". International Commission on Orders of Chivalry. Retrieved 13 November 2013.