Early Numbered State of Minnesota Registered Nurse Pin in Sterling Silver

This is a numbered circa 1920's - 1930's registered nurse pin from Minnesota. The pin is in sterling silver with cobalt blue enameling that reads: "REGISTERED NURSE MINNESOTA" in all blue enamel as opposed to the commonly seen combination of black and blue. The reverse is numbered "6553".

Circa 1920's - 1930's.

Approximately 13/16" in diameter.

Sterling silver, enamel.

Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

6553

This is from a nursing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay07/14/19 VAEX04 LABEX1/12 SLAFEX11/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some light abrasions with all enamel intact and heavy tarnishing.

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