The Order of St John, Officer

SKU: 01.GBR.0119.108.01

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  • Officer (IV Class) (for sisters) Obverse
  • Officer (IV Class) (for sisters) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    May 14, 1888

History


The Order of St. John, formerly known of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, was constituted by Queen Victoria by Royal Charter on May 14, 1888. Membership of the Order is open to suitable candidates of any Christian faith who demonstrate the tenants of the Order by acting to prevent and relieve sickness and injury as well as to enhance the health and well-being of people anywhere in the world. The Order is conferred in 5 grades. Members are most often admitted at lower grades and later promoted to higher grades in recognition of dutiful service and good deads. Membership of the Order is also limited to 35 000 members. There may be additional grades associated with the Order.

For all members of the Order, when the ribbon is worn alone a small silver Maltese cross is worn on the ribbon.

Until 2001, Crosses worn by women were issued in a smaller size. Since 2001, the Officer's Cross is worn by men on the breast from a ribbon and by women on the shoulder by a bow.

Officers are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "OStJ" within the organization.

There are multiple versions of the Badge which vary by composition. There may be additional versions of the Badge.

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    Silver/ Enamelled

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    42mm

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    $50-100 USD

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    30-32mm

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