British Red Cross Technical Medal,Medical Officer

Instituted in 1914 and discontinued in 1966,the BRCS Technical Badges could be worn by members of the Voluntary Aid detachments with professional Qualifications.This rare medal was issued and named to Dr Alex Low Rhind ,numbered 109.He is recorded as being a House Surgeon for the Cottage Hospital Chorley before being found in Keyworth Nottinghamshire during WW2.In good condition with no damage to the enamel ,it is suspended from it's original silk ribbon on a buckle mounting.The scrolled ribbon bar bears the title Medical Officer Medal height 43mm,drop 83mm

Code: 51865