Description
This is a numbered circa 1920s or 1930s nursing graduation pin from Lankenau Hospital of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania in the eastern part of the state. Lankenau Hospital opened in 1860. The pin is marked Elliott on reverse, and is a nicely enameled Maltese cross in 10 karat gold and reads LH at its center. Elliott has been a Massachusetts jeweler since 1937.
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s-1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 1-1/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:10 karat gold with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:1699 ELLIOTT 10K.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a nursing school graduation pin collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX94 LBFEX12/13 SBFEX10/14
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin has only light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.