The League of Mercy was a British foundation established in 1899 by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria. The goal of the organisation was to recruit a large number of volunteers to aid the sick and suffering at charity hospitals. It was disbanded at the establishment of the National Health Service in 1947, with its royal charter subsequently surrendered.
Investiture of the League of Mercy at Marlborough House by the Prince and Princess of Wales , as Grand President and Lady Grand President of the League of Mercy
Badge of the Order of the League of Mercy, version awarded 1899-1946. The bow was for ladies' awards.
League of Mercy
Service Medal of the Order of St John
The Service Medal of the Order of St John is awarded to recognise both conspicuous and long service with the Venerable Order of St John, particularly in St John Ambulance, both in the United Kingdom and in a number of other Commonwealth countries and Hong Kong. The award was announced in the St John Ambulance Brigade General Regulations for 1895 and minted in 1899, though the first honourees had been selected the previous year.
Old style Medal: obverse and reverse
Medal: ULS Extension obverse and reverse
Image: Service Medal of the Order of St John