British Red Cross Society proficiency in work 1912 silver badge

A rare short lived silver 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work badge' with '1913 gilt bar, the reverse of the medallion bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912 and maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Good condition complete with original silk ribbon (slightly shot to the front) and suspension bar with pin fittings, this impressed "Sterling Silver", enamel damage to central cross.
Diameter 25mm.
Height 77mm.

'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work badge' Instituted 1911 and Discontinued 1914