Sovereign Rarities Ltd
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New Charter of the Order of St. John, 1926, bronze medal by Edward Caruana Dingli (1876-1950), bust of the Duke of Connaught left, in uniform and cloak with orders as Grand Prior, Latin legend surrounding, ARTHVRVS : CONN : DVX . MAG : PRIOR . IN . BRITT : OMN : ORD : HOSP : S : IOHIS : HIER, rev. port broadside view of a medieval ship of the Order under sail, another astern in the distance, a cross below on either side, ANNO PEREGRINATIONIS ET NOVAE CARTAE. MCMXXVI, 70mm, in black leather case of issue by Chas. Wright Ltd, medallists, Edgeware. (BHM 4208). As struck.
From the Museum of the Order of St. John: "In 1926, 53 members of the Order of St John embarked on a pilgrimage to visit each of the historic homes of the Knights Hospitaller, the ancient Christian foundation from which the Order derived. This journey was taken to mark the granting of a new Royal Charter to the Order of St John, a Royal Order of Chivalry, by HM King George V. Following the Pilgrimage, a limited edition commemorative medal was commissioned. A special silver-gilt version of the medal was presented to HM King George V, HM Queen Mary, the King of Italy, and HRH The Prince of Wales. A silver-gilt medal was also given to HRH The Duke of Connaught, whose portrait bust features on the obverse, in recognition of his role as Grand Prior of the Order of St John. Bronze and silver medals were distributed to those who had given hospitality to the group on the Pilgrimage, and they were also available for purchase. Approximately 55 silver meals were struck, and 100 in bronze."
From the Museum of the Order of St. John: "In 1926, 53 members of the Order of St John embarked on a pilgrimage to visit each of the historic homes of the Knights Hospitaller, the ancient Christian foundation from which the Order derived. This journey was taken to mark the granting of a new Royal Charter to the Order of St John, a Royal Order of Chivalry, by HM King George V. Following the Pilgrimage, a limited edition commemorative medal was commissioned. A special silver-gilt version of the medal was presented to HM King George V, HM Queen Mary, the King of Italy, and HRH The Prince of Wales. A silver-gilt medal was also given to HRH The Duke of Connaught, whose portrait bust features on the obverse, in recognition of his role as Grand Prior of the Order of St John. Bronze and silver medals were distributed to those who had given hospitality to the group on the Pilgrimage, and they were also available for purchase. Approximately 55 silver meals were struck, and 100 in bronze."