Precedence in Each Realm
As the Order of St. John is open to the citizens of sixteen different countries, each with their own system of orders, decorations, and medals, the order's place of precedence varies from country to country. Unlike those of other hierarchical orders, all grades of the Order of St. John rank between the order's predecessor and successor. Some examples follow:
| Country | Preceding | Following | |
| Australia |
Medal of the Order of Australia | Distinguished Conduct Medal (if awarded prior to 5 October 1992) Conspicuous Service Medal |
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| Canada |
Member of the Royal Victorian Order | Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec | |
| New Zealand |
Royal Red Cross (Class II) | Distinguished Conduct Medal | |
| United Kingdom | Royal Red Cross (Class II) | Distinguished Conduct Medal | |
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