Royal Eastern Counties Hospital silver nurses badge Colchester Essex

A scarce original circa 1956 period 'Royal Eastern Counties Hospital silver nurses qualification badge' large circular disc inlaid with blue enamel bearing the initials 'RECH', the central recessed quatrefoil depicting the Heraldic shields of Essex, Cambridge, Norwich Norlfolk inlaid with red and blue enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1956, and inscribed 'Florence E. Ducker 7.10.43.'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 32mm.

Founded in circa 1859 with former names:
Essex Hall Asylum.
Eastern Counties Asylum.
Royal Eastern Counties Institution for Mental Defectives.
Closed in circa 1985.

Code: 62299