Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children & Women, silver Nurses badge

A scarce silver and enamel Nurses badge for the Royal Waterloo Hospital, Waterloo Bridge Road,London.
Probably the first institution in England devoted to the care of sick children, it was founded by Dr John Bunnell Davis (1780-1924) as the Universal Dispensary for Children in 1816. It finally closed in 1976.
This oval badge features a central image of the Madonna and Child with the Hospital title in blue enamel around the edge.Hallmarked for RP Birmingham 1934 Moderate condition with some enamel damage around rim , as pictured. Pin and clasp intact,Height 33mm

Code: 54793