Parkside Hospital Macclesfield 1968 silver nurses badge

A scarce 'Parkside Hospital Macclesfield' silver and enamel nurses badge, bearing the County of Cheshire Arms, the reverse with Birmingham hallmarks for 1968 and maker's details "M&B" (Marples & Beasley). Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example
Diameter 28mm.

Parkside Hospital was opened in 1871 and was closed in 1996. Its other previous names were:
'Cheshire County Asylum.'
'Cheshire County Mental Hospital.'
'Parkside County Mental Hospital.'