Instituted in 1888. Neck Badge: in silver with white enamels, measuring 53.3 mm (w) x 56.3 mm (h), on its full-length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: in silver with white enamels, maker marked "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham) on the reverse, measuring 53.8 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), vertical pinback. Intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, thatched-look on five sides on the exterior, pebbled on the bottom, inside lid in black satin and padded, with the Order of St. John insignia in silver-coloured ink in the centre, raised platform in black felt with recessed medal beds for the Badge and Breast Star, measuring 104 mm (w) x 208 (h) x 41.5 mm (d), scuffing evident on the top of the lid and on the bottom, case better than very 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.