British Red Cross Society Hospital Cook Technical Medal

A very rare original early example of a 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'HOSPITAL COOK' bar, the reverse inscribed '121 Y. BLUETT'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Overall Length approx 86mm.
The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.

Code: 66607