Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion,Edinburgh.Midwives badge

A popular enamelled badge for Midwifery training at the Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion in Edinburgh.
First presented in May 1967,the badge features a purple butterfly,the emblem of Immortality,separating the words Victo Dolore-Victory Over Pain.The badge was last awarded in November 1977 when the Midwifery School was integrated into the Lothian College of Nursing & Midwifery.This is one of several that I have seen which was issued retrospectively.It is engraved G Moddison 1.9.49 . Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Condition is good with no enamel damage and pin, clasp and safety roller catch all in good order.Height 32mm

Code: 53141