The London Hospital Whitechapel, Silver Nurses Badge. First pattern.

An original first pattern silver and enamel badge of the London Hospital.The badge was first designed in 1929 and this pattern was awarded (as in this case retrospectively) between 1931 and 1933.Complaints about the large size whose weight strained the starched aprons led to it being replaced by the smaller more traditional badges shortly after that. For more information on the history please check out Sarah Rogers excellent article; http://www.schoolsofnursing.co.uk/Collections1/Collections25.htm
Condition is very good although with some minor surface wear. Pin,clasp and safety catch are all good.Named forOlive Elbourn Aug 1925-Feb 1929 May 1930 London Hospital Makers mark for J Pinches London Height 46mm
The scores in its original leather mounted wooden display box. Some external and internal wear to this but always a popular badge with the case.

Code: 54654