Order of St John Breast Badge of a Serving Brother

Originally, there were two grades of Serving Brothers or Sisters: Honorary and Effective. The first appointment of an Honorary Serving Brother was made on 29 November 1892 to Mr W. Brasier, Metropolitan Corps, St John Ambulance Brigade, who was a volunteer. Effective Serving Brothers/Sisters were paid members of staff of the Order. “Honorary” and “Effective” were not used for this award after 1926.

This object is on display

Object type

Medals

Medals and insignia

Insignia of the Order of St John

Date

Regulation: c.1892 - 1930s

Dimensions

Height x width: 100 x 39mm
Diameter: 39mm

Materials and technique

Silver and enamel, with silk ribbon

References

Tozer, Charles W. The Insignia and Medals of the Grand Priory of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. J.B. Hayward & Son, 1975.
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Catalogue number

370