Royal Victoria Hospital Netley Silver Mental Nurses Badge

An extremely rare early Silver Nurses badge from the Army School of Psychiatric Nursing based at the Royal Victoria Hospital Netley.It features the distinctive dome of the Chapel which still rises over Southampton Water.
I have since been informed that there was only the one supply of these badges all H.M. 1972 and only 20 were supplied, they retained the central tower when they subsequently issued them in chrome, but they where issued at the Q.E.M.H. in Woolwich. The ones in 1972 where all privately purchased, whereas the Woolwich ones were issued by the M.O.D.
Excellent overall condition with enamel very good and pin and clasp intact.It is hallmarked for Thomas Fattorini and the year letter for 1972.A scarce and collectable badge and price reflects rarity & my purchase costs.Height 41mm

Code: 50683