Prestwich Mental Hospital male nurse qualification 1966 silver badge

A very scarce original circa 1966 period 'Prestwich Hospital Asylum pin badge' bearing the Latin motto 'Animo Et Fide' (Courage and Faith) and bearing a 'Lancashire Red Rose'; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1966, maker's details 'JP' (John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd London) and inscribed 'BRIAN THOMAS THOMAS' MARCH 1973'. Very good clean condition, complete original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 27mm. Prestwich Hospital was built as an asylum in 1851 and by 1900 it had grown into the largest in Europe.

Code: 66078