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 830A for which a name is not recorded, however matching numbers suggest it was issued in Late August 1900

Condition is good with moderate 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: 53826