The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, Commander’s neck badge on associate member’s ribbon in silver gilt and enamels. 57mm x 53mm including suspension, housed in it’s fitted case of issue and together with a mounted miniature.
Condition: a couple of small chips to the end of the arms of the cross, overall Nearly Extremely Fine
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem was incorporated by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria and granted the epithet Venerable in 1926 and Most in 1955. Despite its title, it has no connection with the Knight's Hospitallers of Jerusalem, who were subsequently based at Rhodes and Malta and now have their headquarters in Rome. In 1926 the Order was reorganised into five Classes like certain other Orders. A sixth class was later added. Both men and women are eligible for membership. Her Majesty the Queen is Sovereign head of the Order.
