Lewisham Hospital London,Silver Nurses Badge

A nurses training school badge from Lewisham Hospital ,one of a number of similar badges all of which feature the central design of the Stag's head from the Earl of Dartmouth, holders of the Manor of Lewisham, complete with 5 pointed star taken from the arms of the Borough. Across the Antlers is tied a twisted wreath with a raven,alluding to the local river the Revensbourne,In its mouth the stag holds the rod of Asclepius.The three original training hospitals in the group were Lewisham,Grove Park & Hither Green & St John's.
Condition is good, however the pin is stuck within the safety clasp, meaning it cannot open and should not be worn without repair.
It bears hallmarks for John Pinches London Year letter for 1967.Height 32mm

Code: 53882