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The insignia of the Venerable Order of St John are used to indicate both the grade of a confrère, and any offices that he or she may hold within the Order. According to the 2003 regulations of the Venerable Order of St John on the occasion of an individual’s investiture, he or she is to be presented with the insignia of his or her grade. The confrère may wear the insignia of that grade “from the date of publication of notification of admission to or promotion in the Order in the London Gazette.”[1] Appendix II of these regulations makes clear that the insignia of the Order are the badge—which is worn by all confrères except esquires and the star—which is worn by those in grades I and II and some chaplains in grade III.[2] The insignia of the Venerable Order of St John may be worn on all occasions where decorations are worn, not just those connected with the ceremonies of the Order.[3]

The insignia

The badge

The badge of the Order is a white eight-pointed (Maltese) cross embellished in the four principal angles alternately with a lion passant guardant and a unicorn passant. In the badge the embellishments are in silver, except for the badges of those in grades I and II and chaplains. In these instances the embellishments are in gold. [4]

The star

The star of the Venerable Order of St John can be one of two versions. It is either a white eight-pointed star (Maltese cross) without embellishments or the same embellished in the four principal quadrants alternately with a lion passant guardant and a unicorn passant. Those that are entitled to wear the star, do so on the breast.[5] Bailiffs and dames grand cross wear the plain star, as do knights and dames of justice. The only difference between the two is the size. Knights and dames of grace wear the star with silver embellishments. Chaplains of the Order who were appointed sub-prelates prior to 25 October 1999 wear the star with gold embellishments. [6]

Members of the Order

Grade I

Bailiffs and dames grand cross can wear their badge suspended from a board riband or from a miniature neck ribbon. [7] When the badge is suspended from the broad riband it is 3.25 inches across and when it suspended any other way it is 2.25 inches across. In both cases, the badge is set in and embellished with gold. [8] The broad riband is a black riband of a width of 4 inches for bailiffs grand cross and 2.25 inches for dames grand cross. It is worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left hip.[9] Bailiffs and dames grand cross wear the plain star with gold embellishments.[10]

Grade II

Knights and dames of justice or grace wear the badge suspended on a miniature neck ribbon. This is a black ribbon of a width of 5/8 of an inch from which is suspended the badge ¾ or an inch below the knot of the neck tie.[11] In both all cases for grade II, the badge is 2.25 inches across. For knights and dames of justice the badge is set in and embellished with gold and for knights and dames of grace it is silver. [12] Knights and dames of justice wear the plain star set in gold. Knights and dames of grace wear the star with silver embellishments. In both cases, the star is 3 inches across.[13]

Grade III

Commanders and chaplains wear the badge suspended from a miniature neck ribbon. [14] In the case of commanders, the badge is 2.25 inches across and made of enamel set in and embellished with silver. The badge of a chaplain is identical, only being set in and embellished with gold. [15] Members of grade III do not wear the star unless they are chaplains who, prior to 25 October 1999, were appointed to be Sub-Prelates. These wear stars identical with those of knights of grace only the setting and embellishments are gold.[16]

Grade IV

Officers of the Order wear a badge that is 1.75 inches across. This is made of enamel and set in silver with silver embellishments. [17] In the case of officers, the badge is worn on a straight ribbon. This is a black straight ribbon of a width of 1.5 inches.[18]

Grade V

Members of the Order wear a badge that is 1.75 inches across. This is made of silver and has silver embellishments. [19] In the case of officers, the badge is worn on a straight ribbon. This is a black straight ribbon of a width of 1.5 inches.[20]

Grade VI

Esquires are not entitled to wear the badge of the Order. Instead, a metal button 5/8 of an inches in diameter bearing the badge of the Order in enamel on an enameled black background is worn. This is worn on the left lapel of the coat by esquires. Members of other grades of the Order may also wear this lapel pin when not wearing their insignia. [21]

Officers of the Order

The great officers of the order have differenced badges to indicate their offices. The differences are listed below.

Sovereign Head

The badge of the sovereign head of the Order is the same as that of a bailiff grand cross. In addition, it is surmounted by a representation of the Imperial Crown in brilliant diamonds. [22]

Grand Prior

The grand prior uses the badge of a bailiff grand cross surmounted by a representation of the Imperial Crown. In this case, the crown is represented in gold. [23]

Lord Prior

The lord prior uses the badge of a bailiff grand cross surmounted by a representation of the coronet of HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. This Prince of Wales was the first grand prior of the Order under the royal charter of Queen Victoria. The coronet is represented in gold. [24]

Prelate

The prelate may wear the cope of the Order. [25] In addition, the prelate wears the badge of the Order around the neck embellished with lions and unicorns and surmounted by a miter all in gold. [26]

References

  1. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Regulation 27
  2. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraphs 1 and 2
  3. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 3
  4. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 4
  5. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 9, Section i and ii
  6. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 9, Section iii-vi
  7. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 7
  8. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 4
  9. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 6
  10. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 9, Section iii-vi
  11. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 6
  12. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 4
  13. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 9, Section iii-vi
  14. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 7, Section ii
  15. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 4
  16. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 9, Section vi
  17. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 4
  18. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 6
  19. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 4
  20. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 6
  21. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II (Page 45)
  22. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 5, Section i
  23. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 5, Section ii
  24. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 5, Section iii
  25. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 19, Section i
  26. ^ The St. John (Order) Regulations 2003; Appendix II, Part One, Paragraph 5, Section iv
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