Precedence in Each Realm
As the Royal Victorian Order is open to the citizens of sixteen different countries, each with their own system of orders, decorations, and medals, the RVO's place of precedence varies from country to country. Some are as follows:
| Country | Preceding | RVO grade | Following | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia |
Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia | Knight/Dame Grand Cross | Companion of the Order of Australia | |
| Companion of the Order of Australia | Knight/Dame Commander | Officer of the Order of Australia | ||
| Officer of the Order of Australia | Commander | Member of the Order of Australia | ||
| Member of the Order of Australia | Lieutenant | Member of the Royal Victorian Order | ||
| Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order | Member | Conspicuous Service Cross | ||
| Australian Antarctic Medal | Medal | Commendation for Gallantry | ||
| Canada |
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces | Commander | Officer of the Order of Military Merit | |
| Officer of the Order of Military Merit | Lieutenant | Member of the Order of Military Merit | ||
| Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces | Member | Venerable Order of Saint John | ||
| Meritorious Service Medal | Medal | Sacrifice Medal | ||
| New Zealand |
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George | Knight/Dame Grand Cross | Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire | |
| Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George | Knight/Dame Commander | Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George | Commander | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Companion of the Distinguished Service Order | Lieutenant | Companion of the Queen's Service Order | ||
| Companion of the Imperial Service Order | Member | Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit | ||
| New Zealand Bravery Medal | Medal | Queen's Service Medal | ||
| United Kingdom | England and Wales |
Knight/Dame Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire | Knight/Dame Grand Cross | Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire |
| Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire | Knight/Dame Commander | Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire | Commander | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Companion of the Distinguished Service Order | Lieutenant | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Eldest son of Knight Bachelor | Member | Member of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Scotland |
Knight/Dame Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire | Knight/Dame Grand Cross | Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire | |
| Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire | Knight/Dame Commander | Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Sheriffs | Commander | Companion of the Order of the Bath | ||
| Commanders of the Order of the British Empire | Lieutenant | Companions of the Distinguished Service Order | ||
| Eldest son of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Member | Member of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Northern Ireland |
Knight/Dame Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire | Knight/Dame Grand Cross | Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire | |
| Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire | Knight/Dame Commander | Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire | Commander | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Companion of the Distinguished Service Order | Lieutenant | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | ||
| Eldest son of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Member | Member of the Order of the British Empire | ||
Read more about this topic: Royal Victorian Order Famous quotes containing the words precedence and/or realm:“Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to live.” “Every man is the lord of a realm beside which the earthly empire of the Czar is but a petty state, a hummock left by the ice.” | ||||