Fair Mile Hospital 1969 silver psychiatric nurses badge

A scarce original short lived 'Fair Mile Hospital silver and enamel badge' circular example bearing red cross and inscribed to the rim "Group Training School St.Birinus Group Hospital Management Committee" with title scroll below; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting and safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, and excellent example.
Height 34mm.

Fair Mile Hospital was situated in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. It was founded in 1867 and previously known as the
'Moulsford Asylum' 1867-1897
'Berkshire Lunatic Asylum' 1897-circa 1915
'Berkshire Mental Hospital' circa 1915-1948
'Fair Mile Hospital'
'George Schuster Hospital' circa 1979.