Victoria Hospital Southend on Sea,Silver Nurses Badge

A rare silver and enamel nurses badge from the Victoria Hospital Southend on Sea.The hospital opened in 1887 for Queen Victoria's Jubilee and closed in 1932.This lovely badge was issued in 1931 just prior to that closure
The central motif is a shield bearing the coat of arms of Southend.The condition is very good with only minor nibbles and scratches to the enamelling.The pin has been professionally replaced.Hallmarked for Tf Birmingham 1931. Height 26mm

Code: 53578