British Medical Association B.M.A. Dublin 1937 annual meeting badge

A very scarce original 'British Medical Association meeting in Dublin Ireland in 1937 in the form of an oxidised silver plated medal, the top suspension bar inscribed 'HON. LOCAL GEN. SEC. OXFORD MEETING supporting a maroon ribbed silk ribbon with suspended shield depicting a green enamel Seahorse, Rod of Asclepius on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Irish Gaelic maker's details 'WLm Bruford & Son Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Height approx 73mm.
The British Medical Association held their First annual representative meeting in 1903. Since 1974 the B.M.A. has been recognised as a trade union.

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