Royal Victorian Medal
| 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. 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.
The medal has three levels – bronze, silver, and gold. Medal bars may be awarded to each level of medal to denote subsequent awards. 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. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters RVM.