United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Medal, Silver Grade, To Police Officer First Class Lot King

Victoria. (LOT KING. P.O. 1st CLASS.). In silver, naming is engraved in large italic capitals on the edge, measuring 28.5 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, Royal crown in gold-colourred ink on the lid, white satin inside lid, base with a recessed medal bed in violet felt, measuring 113 mm (w) x 57.5 mm (h), soiling and wear evident on the exterior, case fine.

Footnote: The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896. On May 14, 1912, King George V further confirmed the institution of the medal with an additional royal warrant. 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. It differs from other grades of the order in appearance and in the way it is worn. The medal has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold (silver gilt). Bars may be awarded to each level of Medal to denote subsequent awards. 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 badge of the Royal Victorian Order if this is later given to them. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters RVM.