St John Ambulance Brigade matching pair of collar badges

A good original 'St John Ambulance Brigade matching pair of chromium plated collar badges', the central circlet inscribed 'St John Ambulance Association'; the reverse impressed 'REG AT ST. JOHNS GATE' and with maker's details 'MW' (Manhattan Windsor). Very good condition, each complete with original two loop fittings and split pins.
Size approx 36 x 26mm.
'The St John Ambulance Association' was founded in 1877 to provide first aid training.
In 1887 'The St John Ambulance Brigade' was founded to provide uniformed medics at public events.
'The St John Ambulance Brigade' and 'The St John Ambulance Association' merged in 1968 to form the 'St John Ambulance'.

Code: 68819