United Kingdom. A Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1910 Newly Listed established in 1914 by Prince

established in 1914 by Prince William of Wied (Prince of Albania)

British War Medal (195176 A

measuring 147x208mm

1917 he was struck in (the) calf of (his) right leg by shrapnel

United Kingdom. A Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1910 Newly Listed established in 1914 by Prince(Order of St. John). Instituted in 1888. In silver with white enamels, measuring 53 mm (w) x 53. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, intact enamels, on a shortened neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was instituted on May 14, 1888 and is an Order of Chivalry of the British Crown, the reigning monarch being Sovereign Head of the Order. The Order is a major international charity providing medical care, first aid and support