United Kingdom. An Order of St. John Lapel Badge, by H.T. Lamb & Company

Instituted in 1888. In silver with red and white enamels, maker marked "H.T.L & Co." (H.T. Lamb & Company), date marked "E" (1940), hallmarked with the British lion and marked with a leopard's head (made in London) on the reverse, illustrating the Order of St. John insignia within a wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by a King's crown, measuring 33.7 mm (w) x 41.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of St. John was instituted on May 14, 1888, by Royal Charter granted by Queen Victoria, establishing the Order as an Order of the British Crown. It is awarded in five grades: Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame of Justice or of Grace, Commander Brother or Sister, Officer Brother or Sister, Serving Brother or Sister, Donat.