Medal
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.
| Year | Honours list | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | |
| 2025 | 25 | |
| 2024 | 28 | |
| 2023 | 18 | |
| 2022 | 23 | |
| 2021 | 35 | |
| 2020 | 19 | |
| 2019 | 20 | |
| 2018 | 17 | |
| 2017 | 17 | |
| 2016 | 22 |
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.
Background from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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
- Above: Bronze
- 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
- Honours: overview - GOV.UK
- Awards and accreditation - The Gazette
- Royal Victorian Medal - Wikipedia
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