The Order of Saint George (Орден Святого Георгия in Russian, or Orden Svyatogo Georgiya) was introduced by Catherine the Great on November 26, 1769. It was awarded for excellency in combat. It had to be worn in a special way in accordance with its class: 1st Class - a star and a cross on a ribbon; 2nd Class - a star and a cross around the neck; 3rd Class - a cross around the neck; 4th Class - a cross in a buttonhole.
In 1348, George was adopted by Edward III as principal Patron of the king's new order of chivalry, the Knights of the Garter.
Knighthoods of the Order of the Garter are bestowed on SaintGeorge's Day (April 23) and the day itself is associated with a red rose, although George's color, in fact, is actually blue...the shade of the original garter...and it is traditional to wear something blue to attend the ceremony.
SaintGeorge is a major character in Spencer's "Faerie Queen," considered to be one of the finest poems of the English language.
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