Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Large Silver Cape Badge

A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve formed in March 1897.It's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.

The badge has issue number 42 which is listed as being issued to Lucy Thompson Walker.She trained at the Royal Homeopathic Hospital and enlisted on May 14th 1897 see; https://boerwarnurses.com/boer-war-nurses-database/

Condition is very good with minimal surface wear to the face.Pin and clasp are good . Another lovely item with early links to our Army Nursing Services and now becoming very difficult to source. A large and impressive badge being some 50mm high.

Code: 53780