Year Authorized:
1888
General Description:
Ribbon is of all-black coloring. A four-armed, eight-point star is affixed at center. Covers multiple grades.
Award Criteria (as detailed by various official sources):
"Canadians who have performed or are prepared to perform good services for the Order, mainly through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade, may be admitted to the Order. There are five main levels to the Order and usually, one is admitted at the lowest grade and is later promoted through the grades after some standard period of time. The grades are Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross, Knight or Dame of Justice or of Grace, Commander, Officer and Serving Member."
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