West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital Nurses Badge

A Brass and enamel 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,probably from the 1930s, and is in very good condition.Pin & clasp in good order .Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Limited,Birmingham.Height 24mm

Code: 50804