St Mary's Hospital Stannington,Silver Mental Nurses badge

A scarce silver and enamel badge for mental nurse training at St Mary's Hospital Stannington.Originally the Gateshead Borough Lunatic Asylum it finally closed in 1995.The design features a blue enamel cross upon which is a shield with a monogram of SMH for St Mary's Hospital topped with a lamp of Learning.A scroll with Stannington is below this.In good condition with pin, clasp and safety roller catch all good.Engraved for D.Humble 1957.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham.Silver hallmarks for TF Birmingham 1959.Height 39mm

Code: 53902