Royal Women's Hospital Midwifery badge

Date
1957
 Description
Midwifery badge awarded to Valda Morrison by the Royal Women's Hospital School of Nursing, 1957.

The badge is multi-coloured (mostly blue) enamel on sterling silver, made by Stokes. Engraved on the back "V.L. MORRISON / 1957". The badge is in the shape of a crest with the Melbourne City Council crest in the centre, the word "MELBOURNE" at the top and "THE ROYAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL" in a banner below the crest. The pin and safety chain (6.0cm) are intact.
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Object detail

Date
1957
Medium
Enamel paint, sterling silver
Measurements
2.5 x 2.1 cm
Accession Number
A2004_17_002
Object Type
badges
Named Collection
Royal Women's Hospital Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Royal Women's Hospital
Medical Specialties
Museum
Medical History Museum

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