Royal Victorian Medal
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The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896.[1] A part of the Royal Victorian Order, it is a reward for personal service to the Sovereign or the royal family, and is the personal gift of the Sovereign.[2] It differs from other grades of the order in appearance and in the way it is worn.[3]
Royal Victorian Medal | |
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Type | Decoration |
Awarded for | Personal service to the Sovereign or royal family |
Eligibility | British and Commonwealth citizens and non-commissioned personnel |
Post-nominals | RVM |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | April 1896 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Dependent on realm |
Next (lower) | Dependent on realm |
The medal has three levels – bronze, silver, and gold. Medal bars may be awarded to each level of medal to denote subsequent awards.[4] Recipients may continue to wear their original medal if they are awarded a higher level for further service. The medal may also be worn in addition to the insignia of the Royal Victorian Order if the latter is subsequently awarded.[4] Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters RVM.[5]