South London Hospital For Women,Nurses Badge

Located on the South side of Clapham Common,this hospital was at one time totally staffed by women,other than one Engineer and a Gardener ! It joined the NHS in 1948 as part of the Lambeth Group of Hospitals but eventually closed in 1984.It consist of a brass and enamelled hospital badge bearing the letters SLHW and the motto ET DATO GAUDETIS-Delight in Giving.Condition good but with some surface scratches and wear.Pin and clap good.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham.Height 22mms

Code: 50871