Hoylake West Kirby and District Nurseries and Babies Hospital, silver badge

A scarce silver and enamel badge for the Hoylake West Kirby & District Nurseries and Babies Hospital.This one is in green enamel and bears the image of the Mariners Beacon at West Kirby,the lighthouse at Hoylake and a shipping navigation beacon at Crosby.The establishment was set up as a convalescent home for the sick and debilitated children of Liverpool,who might benefit from the fresh air and good nutrition and care provided there.A school was attached to the home and was one of the first to offer specific education for the physically disabled.
good condition with no enamel damage .Pin and clasp good.Hallmarks for JF(James Fenton) Birmingham 1933.Numbered 44 to the rear.Height 26mm

Code: 52831