British Order of St. John Medal Ribbon
British Order of St. John Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon representing the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, commonly known as the Order of St. John.
Historical Background
The Order of St. John traces its historical traditions to the medieval Knights Hospitaller, an organization originally associated with caring for sick and injured pilgrims in Jerusalem.
The modern British Order of St. John developed during the nineteenth century and received a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria in 1888.
The order became closely associated with charitable service, emergency medical care, and first-aid training throughout Britain and the Commonwealth. Its activities include the internationally recognized St. John Ambulance organization.
Why It Was Awarded
Membership and advancement within the Order of St. John recognize distinguished contributions to humanitarian work, medical assistance, charitable activities, and service to the order.
The order has several grades, including Knight or Dame of Justice or Grace, Commander, Officer, and Member.
Item Details
Country: United Kingdom
Decoration: Most Venerable Order of St. John
Royal Charter: 1888
Type: British order of chivalry
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon only
SKU: BRI504
An excellent addition to a collection of British orders and decorations, humanitarian awards, or Commonwealth medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths unless you need longer ribbon please email me.
British Order of St. John Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) ribbon representing the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, commonly known as the Order of St. John.
Historical Background
The Order of St. John traces its historical traditions to the medieval Knights Hospitaller, an organization originally associated with caring for sick and injured pilgrims in Jerusalem.
The modern British Order of St. John developed during the nineteenth century and received a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria in 1888.
The order became closely associated with charitable service, emergency medical care, and first-aid training throughout Britain and the Commonwealth. Its activities include the internationally recognized St. John Ambulance organization.
Why It Was Awarded
Membership and advancement within the Order of St. John recognize distinguished contributions to humanitarian work, medical assistance, charitable activities, and service to the order.
The order has several grades, including Knight or Dame of Justice or Grace, Commander, Officer, and Member.
Item Details
Country: United Kingdom
Decoration: Most Venerable Order of St. John
Royal Charter: 1888
Type: British order of chivalry
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Ribbon only
SKU: BRI504
An excellent addition to a collection of British orders and decorations, humanitarian awards, or Commonwealth medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths unless you need longer ribbon please email me.