The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knight of Grace set of insignia comprising neck badge, 57mm x 53mm including suspension and breast star, silver-gilt and enamel 53mm x 53mm in silver-gilt and enamel, housed in its original fitted presentation case.
Condition: some enamel chipping to the ends of the arms, particularly to the neck badge, otherwise Good Very Fine or better.
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.
