Early 20th C. 14K Nurse Graduation Pin from Peabody Hospital, South Dakota

This is a circa early 20th century gold-filled nurse graduation pin from Peabody Hospital in Webster, South Dakota. Peabody Hospital opened in 1905 and then the Peabody Hospital School of Nursing, an affiliate, opened eight years later. The pin is engraved on reverse with the graduate's initials and shows an enameled red cross at its center.

Circa early 20th century.

Approximately 1" in diameter.

Gold-plated brass, enamel.

Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

EE engraved on reverse.

This is from a nursing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJL05 LAGEX1/12 SAGEX12/13

7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some small areas of light wear and tarnish and a small piece of enamel is missing.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.