The Queen's Hospital for Children London charity paper flag fundraising badge The Queen's Hospital for Children London charity paper flag fundraising badge

The Queen's Hospital for Children London charity paper flag fundraising badge

A scarce original post 1907 early 20th century period 'The Queen's Hospital for Children Hackney Road double-sided flag day paper fundraising badge bearing a portrait of its patron 'Queen Alexandra', the reverve with her Crowned Cypher'. Good condition, complete with original rusty pin, colour remains bright, creases and age wear.
Size 33 x 23mm.

Founded in 1867 in Bethnal Green in the East End of London as the 'Dispensary for Women and Children' by two Quaker sisters, Ellen and Mary Philips. The following year it moved to premises in Hackney, re-named the 'North Eastern Hospital for Children' and it became the Queen's Hospital for Children in 1907.

Code: 59790

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