Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA

Chevalier of the Order of St. Anne

About The Order of St. Anne

The “Order of St. Anne," the Dynastic Order of Chivalry, was founded on February 14th, 1735, by the Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp and was in memory of his wife, Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great. The Order’s motto is "Amantibus Justitiam, Pietatem, Fidem" (To Those Who Love Justice, Piety, and Fidelity.)

The Order of Saint Anne, bestows the honor of Knighthood, as well as personal nobility. Throughout the centuries, it has been awarded to individuals for their outstanding achievements and exemplary service in their professional fields.  

Amongst distinguished recipients of the Order of St. Anne are:

• Karl Bryullov (1799 -1852), a famous Russian artist, known as Karl The Great.

• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935), one of the founding fathers of modern rocketry and astronautics, 

• U.S. Navy Commander, John Paul Jones (1747-1792), Rear Admiral, Revolutionary War hero and known as the Father of the American Navy, who received it personally from Catherine the Great, 

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and many others.

Malta, 12 June, 2017. 

Knighted by Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, the Head of the Imperial House of Romanoff and descendant of the Russian, European and British royalty, including Alexander II and Queen Victoria. 

HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and HIH Grand Duke George Mikhailovich

HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and Queen Elizabeth II

HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca

On the Billboard at Times Square, New York City

Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA

Coat of Arms

By Decree of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria