United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed at the age of 65

at the age of 65

silver wound badge marked “4” on pin

5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral suspension

1917 (lead story heading "V

illustrating the bust of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898) within a beaded circular frame

United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed at the age of 65Instituted April 21, 1896. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion with a white enamelled Maltese cross, the centerpiece featuring the cypher VRI on red enamel background, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed with the Orders motto VICTORIA, the central medallion is surmounted by a crown with red and green enamel details, the reverse of the star features a single vertical pin with two rivets on the base