West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital,Nurses Badge

An enamelled Nurses badge from the West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital .The majority of King's Lynn badges feature the shield bearing three dragons with crosses in their mouths.This is based upon the legend of St Margaret of Antioch/St Marina who was faced with a dragon and the cross she was wearing grew so large that she emerged unharmed.
This badge is for nurse training with the West Norfolk & Kings Lynn General Hospital and is in fair condition with one or two nibbles.Pin is a temporary fix.Engraved for J N Wakeham 7.8.64 .Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd,Regent Street,Birmingham.Height 25mm

Code: 53794