Order of Saint Vladimir

Imperial Order of Saint Prince Vladimir
Star of the Order
Awarded by the Emperor of All Russia
TypeDynastic Order
Established3 October 1782 (1782-10-03)
CountryRussian Empire
Royal houseHouse of Romanov
Religious affiliationRussian Orthodox Church
Motto"Benefit, Honour and Glory"
StatusNo longer awarded
Grades1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Saint George
Next (lower)Order of Saint Anna

Ribbon of the order

The Imperial Order of Saint Prince Vladimir (Russian: орден Святого Владимира) was an Imperial Russian order established on 3 October [O.S. 22 September] 1782 by Empress Catherine II in memory of the deeds of Saint Vladimir, the Grand Prince and the Baptizer of the Kievan Rus'.