Australasian Trained Nurses Association 1912 silver badge by FLAVELLE BROS

A scarce original pre First World War period 'Australasian Trained Nurses Association badge' in the form of a cross, the arms inlaid with electric blue translucent enamel, with plain title circlet displaying the 'Australian Southern Cross Constellation Crux' on blue enamel ground within; the reverse impressed 'Stg Silver', maker's details 'Flavelle' (FLAVELLE BROS. LTD. New South Wales, Sydney) and inscribed to the recipient 'Bridget Giles Jan 19, 1912'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 31mm.

Attributed to Miss Bridget Teresa Giles of Western Australia, who volunteered her services to the Australian Army Nursing Service in June 1915. She saw service in Egypt during March 1916 before a posting to 1 Australian General Hospital France and later served in London. She was discharged in England following her marriage on the 21st February 1918. Remaining in England she died in 1967 at Dartford in Kent.

Code: 60441