United Kingdom. A Spink-Made Order Of St. John Lapel Badge Auction featuring a drawing on the

featuring a drawing on the first page of a signpost that is holding two standards

with the senior court officials taking up their positions according to rank around the Imperial family

accompanied by its metal wreath

3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

United Kingdom. A Spink-Made Order Of St. John Lapel Badge Auction featuring a drawing on theInstituted in 1888. In silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 18. 5 mm (w) x 18. 5 mm (h), with a push pin attachment, finely crafted, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, simulated reddish brown leather exterior, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "SPINK LONDON", cherry red felt medal bed slotted to house the badge, case also extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. John was instituted on May 14, 1888, by Royal