Guy's Hospital London,cased Sisters Long Service Medal.

A Rare Long Service Medal for a serving Sister at Guy's Hospital London.Known affectionately as the Tea Pot Stand due to it's large size.It is based upon an original silver badge worn by Nursing Sisters at Guy's in the early 19th Century.This replica was awarded to Sisters in the 20th century after they had successfully served three years.
The large and heavy Pewter coloured disc depicts the forecourt of the hospital with Guy's Hospital below which is inscribed Audrey Horsfield February 1956.Around the edge is Founded AD 1724 and Sister .The reverse side of the medal is plain except for the makers mark for Waterlow & Sons,Ltd London 1930.The medal is is it's original fitted velvet lined case .The medal is in good clean condition and the case generally good with some scratches to the Leather exterior. Height of medal 83mm
Note;I also have this lady's GNC and United Sheffield Hospital School of Nursing Badges listed separately on this site.

Code: 51311