Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,Silver Tippet Badge

A scarce original silver 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
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.These are generally made of silver ,and this one has hallmarks for F&S Birmingham 1906. Height of medal 90 mm.

Code: 54670