Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing, Brass Nurses Badge
An unusual brass and enamel version of the nurses Pelican badge from the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.It features the emblem of the Royal Infirmary,the Pelican feeding it's young with it's own blood,noted as a symbol of dedication and service to others. The Nurses League of the School of Nursing is still today known as the Pelican League;http://pelican-nurses-league-rie.org/index.php
The badge itself is in Very Good condition with no enamel damage or loss, as pictured. Pin and clasp both good.
It is engraved to the rear for A K Cameron 4004.This is likely to be Agnes Knox Cameron who is shown as having registered on 28/03/1947.
It is unusual to see this badge in anything other than a silver or white metal finish and I believe this may a wartime austerity measure.If anyone can confirm I would be grateful.Height 29mm
Code: 54138
80.00 GBP