Star: Royal Victorian Order, 1st class

Awarded to Admiral of the Fleet, Earl David Beatty, G C B in 1917. . A gold Maltese cross of eight points enamelled white, in the centre of which as an oval of crimson enamel with the cypher 'V.R.I.' in gold letters. Encircling this is a blue enamel riband with the name 'VICTORIA' in gold letters and above this an Imperial crown enamelled in proper colours.

Object Details

ID: MED2228.2
Type: Star
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1917
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Earl Beatty Collection. Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, 1983.
Parts: Badge and star: Royal Victorian Order, 1st class (Order)