Order of St Michael and St George

The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George is part of the British honours system which was established in 1818, and is usually awarded to members of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Colonial services.

It is divided into three grades, whose initials or post-nominals have jocular explanations:

• Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG - God Calls Me God)
• Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG/DCMG - Kindly Call Me God)
• Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG - Call Me God)

The Order is limited to 125 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 375 Knights and Dames Commanders, and 1750 Companions.

See also:

• British honours system
• British and Commonwealth orders and decorations