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Royal Victorian Medal (Silver)

Awarded for personal service to the Sovereign, usually for hands-on service and dedication.

RVM

Awarded over time

Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) appointments by year.

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Honours rounds

Rounds that included this award — open one to see the recipients.

The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896. 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.

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At a glance

Awarding body
The Sovereign
Rank
Royal Victorian Medal (Silver)
Formal title
None

Overview

Recognises personal service to the Monarch

Eligibility

Personal staff and service personnel

  • Personal service
  • Loyalty
  • Dedication

Personal service to the Crown

Rank & Precedence

Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) — Medal within Royal Victorian Order

  1. Above: Bronze
  2. Below: Gold

Entitlements

Post-nominal letters
RVM
Formal title
None
Insignia
Silver medal and ribbon

Award Process

  • Sovereign appointment
  • Royal household recommendation
  • Approved by the Sovereign

Announced: Royal announcements

Royal ceremony

Significance

Personal service to the Monarch

  • Loyalty
  • Service
  • Duty

Sources & further reading

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