- Object type
- Medals
- Medals and insignia
- Insignia of the Order of St John
- Date
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Approved: 1940
Presented: 19 July 1940
Regulation: 1936 - Associated person
- Recipient: Lady Zia Wernher (1892 - 1977)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 30mm
- Materials and technique
- Silver and enamel, with silk ribbon
- Credit line
- Gift of Gina Phillips, Lady Kennard, 1995
- Catalogue number
- 7242
Order of St John Breast Badge of an Officer Sister, awarded to Lady Zia Wernher
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem is an Order of Chivalry of the British Crown. The reigning monarch, as Sovereign Head of the Order, honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the work of St John by awarding membership, at different grades, in the Order. Officer Sister is a Grade IV award.
