Knowle Hospital Fareham Hampshire,Mental Nurses badge

A chrome and enamel Mental Nurses badge from Knowle Hospital .The Hampshire County Lunatic Asylum opened in 1852 at Fareham and eventually closed in 1996.The shield shaped badge bears the Red Rose of Hampshire above a scroll bearing the Hospital name.In very good condition, the pin has been professionally replaced.Makers marks for Vaughtons Ltd B.Ham.Height 36mm
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Code: 52220