KCVO - dimensions

[Greg]

I recently fulfilled a long term desire and bought an original KCVO (Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order) from a reputable dealer in the UK. When it arrived here in Australia, I was surprised at the size of the Star. It was smaller than I had expected. Does anyone else happen to have one or have access to the correct dimensions? 

One thought has crossed my mind - that I have received a ladies version (DCVO) which could explain the smaller size Star. Pictures I have seen of the Royals show Camilla (GCVO) wearing a narrower riband than the men.

Can anyone assist me?

Greg.

[Red Eagle]

My star, no:925, awarded to a german men (Prof. Dr. Heinz Maria OEFTERING) in 1965, is 73 mm.

Edited January 1, 2017 by Red Eagle

[Greg]

Thank you for clearing this up for me.. Mine is 73mm too so that means it is fine.

Greg.

 

[Red Eagle]

Can anyone tell me who have signed my showed above document as the chancellor?

[peter monahan]

I'm not at all sure when the document was signed.  If it was in 1965 then the Chancellor of the Exchequer - is that the right man even? - was James Callaghan, but the signature looks nothing like that name.  Here is a list of past Chancellors:

https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-chancellors

[Red Eagle]

Well, I think we have dont look for a Chancellor of the Exchequer; we have to look for a Chancellor of the Royal Victorian Order.

It´s not the same, isnt it?

[Red Eagle]

I think I found him:

Cameron Fromanteel Cobbold, 1st Baron Cobbold, PC

29 January 1963 (GCVO)

Lord Chamberlain to the Queen and Chancellor of the Royal Victorian Order

Edited February 5, 2017 by Red Eagle