The Order of St John, Commander

SKU: 01.GBR.0119.107.01

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  • Commander (in cupro-nickel) Obverse
  • Commander (in cupro-nickel) 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 Cross is worn by men around the neck and by women on the shoulder.

Commanders are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "CStJ" within the organization.

There may be additional versions of the Cross which differ by composition.

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Versions

  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    37-45mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Commander (III Class) was issued to women in a smaller size until 2001.

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  • Price

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  • Composition

    Cupro-nickel/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    37-45mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Commander (III Class) was issued to women in a smaller size until 2001.

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  • Price

    $150 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    42.2mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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Miniatures

  • Price

    N/A

  • Size

    17mm

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Remarks

    This version was manufactured by Spink & Son Ltd., London.

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