WW2 British Red Cross & Order of St John Hospital Library badge

A rare original Second World War period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Hospital Library small gilt and enamel home front badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Toye & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter 19mm.

During the Second World War the joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John Hospital set up a Library Service providing books and magazines for patients in hospitals and convalescent homes at home and overseas.

Code: 62662