Serving Brother Sister Medal Black Enamel 1948-73
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Award: Order of St John Service Medal
• Type: 4th type
• Period: circa 1948–1973
• Black enamel with white Maltese cross
• Diameter: approx. 38.73 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse: White eight-pointed Maltese cross on black enamel background with lions and unicorns between the arms
Reverse: Plain circular reverse
Black ribbon as issued for St John service awards
Condition:
• Black enamel intact with minor surface marks
• White enamel cross in good condition
• Light age-related wear to metal rim
• Reverse plain and clean
• Ribbon present with visible wear
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of St John Service Medal was awarded to members of the St John Ambulance and associated organizations in recognition of long and efficient service.
The 4th type (circa 1948–1973) represents the post-war production period and is part of the modern evolution of the historic Order of St John.
Summary:
Original Order of St John Service Medal, 4th type, post-war issue with black enamel and white Maltese cross.
A solid collectible example of British chivalric service decoration.