Instituted in 1896. Cross in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, mounted to a silver eight-pointed star base, each star point with seven faceted rays, the pin and both screws securing the cross to the base in Gold, measuring 90.2 mm (w) x 89.5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring on the cross, better than very fine.
Footnote: The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood established in 1896 by Queen Victoria. It recognizes distinguished personal service to the monarch of the Commonwealth realms, members of the monarch's family, or to any viceroy or senior representative of the monarch. The present monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is the Sovereign of the order, its motto is Victoria, and its official day is June 20th. The order's chapel is the Savoy Chapel in London. There is no limit on the number honoured at any grade, and admission remains at the sole discretion of the monarch, with each of the order's five grades and one medal with three levels representing different levels of service: Knight/Dame Grand Cross, Knight/Dame Commander, Commander, Lieutenant, Member, and Medal (associated).