WW1 BRCS & Order of St John WALES named badge

A rare original First World War period 'St John Ambulance WALES War Service gilt and enamel pin badge', the centre depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official low issue number 'W231' and privately engraved name 'MABEL M.KERNICK. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 45mm.
Attributed to Miss Mabel Kernick of 19 Claude Road Cardiff, who volunteered her services from September 1914 until December 1918. Serving on the Surgery Wards of:
St. Johns Hospital, Barry.
St. Johns Hospital, Penarth. and
St. Michaels Hospital. Llandaff.
For her services throughout the war she volunteered some 3,630 hours and is noted as been Mentioned in Despatches March 1918. whilst serving as a hospital quartermaster.

Code: 71011