King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes,Nurses Badge

A base metal and enamel badge from the King Edward VII Hospital in Belgravia, London.Founded in 1899, when sisters Agnes and Fanny Keyser opened their home as a hospital for wounded officers from the Boer war.It gained royal patronage in 1901 and today still operates as a private hospital.
This is one of a number of different badges awarded for continuous service at the hospital and features the Royal Cypher of Edward VII.This version is in red enamel.Very good condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all good. Height 36mm

Code: 51218