The Lake Hospital,Ashton Under Lyne,Nurses badge

A white metal and enamel nurses badge from the Lake Hospital Ashton Under Lyne.The design consists of a blue enamel shield bearing the Hospital title above a Rose(for Lancashire).This is supported by floral wreathes above a scroll bearing Ashton Under Lyne.The hospital closed in the late 1950s and I believe this badge dates to the late 1940s/early 1950s.In very good condition ,pin and clasp good.Height 36mm

Code: 52031