Bowood Hospital 1915-1919. 18ct gold with diamond, WW1 Auxiliary Hospital Badge

An extremely rare First World War commemorative badge for staff at the Auxiliary Bowood Hospital in Wiltshire. Opened by the Marchioness of Landsdowne in the Orangery of the house's conservatory ,she appointed herself as Commandant. Originally treating members of the Yeomanry but later all ranks.
The badge consists of red enamel on an 18ct Gold body, featuring a white enamel monogram(assumingly for Lady Landsdowne) in a voided centre, upon which is imposed a small diamond. In excellent condition looking to have hardly been worn, in its original red leather cased and lined presentation box. The silk lining is named for The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company 112 Regent Street London. hallmarked for 18ct Gold ,Birmingham 1918
Although no details are available as to the recipient of such a badge, it is likely to have been a senior member of staff, perhaps even Lady Landsdowne herself ?

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