Article 25
HI&RH the Superior Grand Master
The Order and its constituents are subject to the decrees of
HI&RH the Superior Grand Master.
Article 26
Merits
The Order understands the need to award those who have done exemplary service to the Order. HI&RH the Superior Grand Master merits to certain members, the Merit Committee, and the International Council may give merits, or their superiors may recommend non-members to the Merit Committee. The following is the hierarchy of the merits given in the Order from the highest to the lowest:
26A.
Grand Merit.
Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich
26B.
Purple Eagle.
Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich.
26C.
Silver Star
Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich
26D.
Heart of Devotion
Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich
26E.
Battle Star
Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich
26F.
Eagle of Action
Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich
All the Medals and Honours in the Imperial Chivalric Order of Rurikovich are only granted by:
Article 27
Medals and awards within The Imperial Order of St. John Knights of Malta.
There are at this time 12 different medals in the Order.
The Medals to be earned and approved is stated bellow:
The Order Medal
1. This medal is granted to all knights/Dames in the order, the medal symbolizes the virtues and pledges the members have made, also it is to all full approved members.
The Grand Cross
1. This is given to Knights/Dames who have risen above the rank as Knight/Dame to Knight Grand Cross or to Knight Commander.
The Council Grand Cross
1. This medal is given to members who are under the International Council.
The medal can also be granted to others who will be appointed, for their service together with The International council.
Order of Merit
1. The Order of Merit comes in 3 degrees 1st, red color 2nd black color and 3rd grey color, starting with the 3rd; the medal is rewarded for excellent work for the order in helping the order grow stronger and bigger.
Medal of Honor Internal
1. The Medal of Honor comes in red color for internal distinction.
Medal of Honor External
1. The Medal of Honor comes in grey color for extern distinction
Medal of Recognition
1. The Medal of recognition comes in 3 degrees
1st is red colored
2nd is black colored
3rd is blue colored
These are rewarded for everyone either in the order or outside for their work for either the Order or the Mankind (humanitarian or environment) outstanding service without personal benefit.
Honorable Knights
1. This Medal is rewarded to People who are not in the order as an approved knight/dame
But still is supporting the Order or the visions the Order have,
All Medals and regalia worn with the Uniform must be approved
by the International Council.