Royal British Nurses Association/GNC silver Nurses badge pair

A pair of silver badges awarded to the same nurse.The first is a silver members badge from the Royal British Nurses Association.It features a Pattee or Maltese cross with the Royal crown in the centre.In each corner of the cross are the Rose,Shamrock,Leek and Thistle of the four countries of the UK.The suspension bar bears the motto of the RBNA, Steadfast and True.Founded in 1887 as the first professional organisation for Nurses in the world, it's aim was for the organisation and registration of Nurses.See http://www.rbna.org.uk/background.asp
The rear is named for Catherine M Cooke 4497. Silver hallmarks for Elkington & Co Birmingham 1891.According to the records(http://www.kingscollections.org/nurses/about) Catherine Mary Cooke registered on 12th July 1901, having gained her certificate at Addenbrookes Hospital,Cambridge from 1894 to 1897 after an initial period at the London Hospital.Condition is very good.Height 46mm
The second item is a silver and enamel badge from the General Nursing Council For England & Wales.This is engraved for C M Watson SRN 1886 3.2.22.This is Catherine Mary Watson nee Cooke.This is also in excellent condition.Height 26mm.Two interesting badges from an early nurse.I am also listing a similar pair from this lady's sister and should you wish to purchase both listings please contact me as I will discount the pair.

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