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ARTIFACT:
This is a set of two pieces; a pin and a charm, both made of bronze, for the St. Barnabus Guild for Nurses. Both pieces are in the shape of an oval with a pierced fluer-de-lis-ed cross at center. The pin says at center on the arms of the cross "BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL" and around the outer edge GUILD OF SAINT BARNABUS FOR NURSES. The charm reads on one side BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL and GUILD OF ST. BARNABUS FOR NURSES 1886 on the reverse.
VINTAGE:
Ca. 1920's-30's.
SIZE:
Pin: Approx. 3/4" in width by 1" in height. Charm: Approx. 15/16" in width by 1-5/16" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Bronze.
ATTACHMENT:
Pin: Vertical pin-back with "drop-in" style locking catch. Charm: ring at top for suspending from a necklace.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an accumulation of Nursing pins I have found across the country in my travels this past couple of years. VBJX LEEX SEEX6/15
CONDITION:
Pin: 9.75 (Mint-): Almost like new. Charm: 8 (Very Fine): minor wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
