| Royal Victorian Medal | |
|---|---|
 Obverse and reverse (silver medal) | |
| Type | Decoration |
| Awarded for | Personal service to the Sovereign or royal family |
| Eligibility | British and Commonwealth citizens and non-commissioned personnel |
| Post-nominals | RVM |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | April 1896 |
 Ribbon of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Dependent on realm |
| Next (lower) | Dependent on realm |
The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896.[1] 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.[2] It differs from other grades of the order in appearance and in the way it is worn.[3]
The medal has three levels – bronze, silver, and gold. Medal bars may be awarded to each level of medal to denote subsequent awards.[4] Recipients may continue to wear their original medal if they are awarded a higher level for further service. The medal may also be worn in addition to the insignia of the Royal Victorian Order if the latter is subsequently awarded.[4] Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters RVM.[5]
- ^ "No. 26733". The London Gazette. 24 April 1896. p. 2455.
- ^ "DH&R – Canadian Honours Chart". Cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ "The Governor General of Canada > Orders". Gg.ca. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ a b "No. 34290". The London Gazette. 2 June 1936. p. 3518.
- ^ McCreery, Christoper (2008). On Her Majesty's Service: Royal Honours and Recognition in Canada. Dundurn Press Ltd. pp. 57–59. ISBN 978-1770702820.