Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing,Silver Nurses Badge

An ever popular silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary,in very good condition. It features the emblem of the Royal Infirmary,the Pelican feeding it's young with it's own blood,noted as a symbol of dedication and service to others. The Nurses League of the School of Nursing is still today known as the Pelican League;http://pelican-nurses-league-rie.org/index.php
The badge itself is in very good condition Pin and clasp both good.
It is engraved to the rear for M.C. Hetherington 4512 . It bears hallmarks for H & I (Hamilton & Inches) Birmingham 1951 Height 29mm

Code: 52444