Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service White Metal Tippet Medal

A scarce original white metal tippet/cape medal for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, the forerunner of todays QARANC.
The open work design features the Danish Dannebrog cross with an A for Alexandra in the centre.Around the edge is the title.This is topped by the Imperial Crown .This is worn suspended from a red, white and black silk ribbon which has a suspension bar brooch fitting marked Sterling
This pattern of badge was in use from 1902 until 1949,issued in silver for Sisters and bronze for Staff Nurses.
In very good clean condition.Whilst these are generally made of silver ,this one has no hallmarks and has not been tested. Height of medal 90 mm.

Code: 54191