Royal Eye Hospital,Southwark London,Silver Nurses Badge

Originally founded in 1857 and located in St Georges Circus Southwark London,it was also known as the Royal South London Ophthalmic Hospital. It was badly damaged by bombing in 1941 and relocated to Upper Brighton Road,Surbiton,Surrey.
See;http://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/royaleye.html
This badge in silver and enamel is in very good condition with only minimal wear to edge at top of badge,pin and clasp intact.Hallmarked for 1939,makers Toye & Co London.
The badge features a plinth signifying Light amongst the surrounding darkness.The words Let There Be Light appear on a scroll at the base.Height 35mm
Another scarce badge from my private collection.

Code: 50591