I too thought the St John was black, so we have a puzzle to solve.
--Previous Message-- : : The ribbon of the Order of St John of : Jerusalem is black. : --Previous Message-- : Couldn't it the order be of St. John? : : --Previous Message-- : : Thank you Aaron. I agree about the Family : Order but the Royal Victorian seems right : enough for a Dame Grand Cross. : There seems to be a third purple Order. : : : :