The Royal Victorian Order, Lieutenant

SKU: 01.GBR.0112.108.01

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  • Lieutenant (for Men) Obverse
  • Lieutenant (for Men) Obverse
  • Lieutenant (for Men) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    April 21, 1896
  • makers
    Collingwood, London
  • remarks
    The Royal Victorian Chain is often associated with the Royal Victorian Order but it is not an official grade of the Order. The Miniature Lieutenant images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. Please see the following page for additional information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/royal-victorian-order-commander-lieutenant-gilt-enamel-miniature-p-12421.html

History


The Royal Victorian Order was established by Queen Victoria in 1896 as a personal gift that could be conferred without approval from ministers. The British Sovereign is the head of the Order who appoints a Grand Master- normally a member of the British Royal Family.

The Order is conferred in recognition of meritorious service to the Sovereign or other members of the Royal Family. Foreigners may be admitted to the Order, and women have been admitted since 1936. There are no limitations on membership.

Members of the first class are entitled to use the post-nominal letters GCVO, members of the second class are entitled to use the post-nominal letters KCVO or DCVO, members of the third class are entitled to use the post-nominal letters CVO, members of the fourth class are entitled to use the post-nominal letters LVO, and Members are entitled to the post-nominal letters MVO. Recipients of the Medal are entitled to the post-nominal letters RVM. Members of the first and second classes are also entitled to use the formal title “Knight” or “Dame.”

The motto of the Order is “VICTORIA.”

The Lieutenant grade was formerly known as the Member (4th Class), but it was altered in 1984. It is worn by men on a breast ribbon and by women on a bow. The obverse features the imperial cypher of Queen Victoria with initials that stand for “Victoria Regina Imperatrix” (Victoria, Queen, Empress).

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Versions

  • Price

    $450 USD

  • Composition

    Silver-gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: VRI VICTORIA Rev: [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

    45mm

  • Maker

    Collingwood, London

  • Version Remarks

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $50-100 USD

  • Size

    20mm

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Remarks

    The Miniature Lieutenant images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. Please see the following page for additional information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/royal-victorian-order-commander-lieutenant-gilt-enamel-miniature-p-12421.html

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