Wanstead Hospital,Nurses Badge

A brass and enamel Nurses badge for the Wanstead Hospital.Originally the Essex County Hospital it opened in 1938 and finally closed in 1986 when services were moved to Whipps Cross Hospital.The badge features a St Georges cross within a circle bearing the title Wanstead Hospital Forest Group.Imposed upon this is a white enamel Lamp of Learning.Condition is good.Pin and clasp intact.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham.Height 32mm

Code: 52464