St Thomas's Hospital London, Almoners badge

A base metal and enamel pin back badge for an Almoner bearing the arms of St Thomas's Hospital London. The role of almoners was originally to support patients with helping to fund their treatment but after the advent of the NHS their role morphed into that of social workers.The institute of Almoners changed its name to the Institute of Social workers in 1964 . Good condition, pin and clasp intact.Unmarked to rear .Height 30mm

Code: 53392