West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital

An enamelled Nurses badge from the West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital .The majority of King's Lynn badges feature the shield bearing three dragons with crosses in their mouths.This is based upon the legend of St Margaret of Antioch/St Marina who was faced with a dragon and the cross she was wearing grew so large that she emerged unharmed.
This badge is for nurse training with the West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital and is in very good condition.Pin & clasp in good order.Engraved for Jessie Pilgrim April 1941-October 1944 Certificated Nurse .Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd,Regent Street,Birmingham.Height 25mm

Code: 50803