Royal British Nurses Association

Pin back pendant badge for the RBNA featuring the cross with central crown and cornered Rose,Thistle,Shamrock and Leek.The suspension bar bears the motto Steadfast and True. The rear bears the members name Leonora E.Martin and number 4476.This lady is recorded in the RBNA Directory as being registered May 10,1901,Cert Friedenheim Hospital 1898-1900;Norfolk and Norwich Hospital,April 1900-01
The RBNA was the main body organising the fight for state registration of Nurses,led by Ethel Bedford Fenwick. These early membership badges were the voluntary precursor of the Later General Nursing Council Badges.Height 45mm

Code: 51400