Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital,Nurses Badge

Formed from an amalgamation between the Central London Throat & Ear Hospital and the Hospital for Diseases of the Throat in 1939.This badge was presented on completion of the ENT Course undertaken by Enrolled trained nurses at the hospital.The badge depicts St Blaize attending a small boy pointing to his own throat.St Blaize was a 4th century bishop from Armenia who saved the life of a boy who was choking on a fish bone.
The bronze badge is in good condition although with some surface wear and scratches.Pin and clasp intact.Marked Firmin to the rear.Height 32mm A white metal version of this badge is also listed, see 52525.

Code: 50741