Description
sterling silver Western Pennsylvania Hospital (Pittsburgh) School of Nursing Graduation Badge. Badge shows one man caring for another, surrounded by a blue disc reading: "SCHOOL OF NURSING" above it reads: "WEST-N-PENN-A". The engraving on the reverse reads: "J. CVETIC 2000'. The obverse was used for a long time and the badge appears much older, 1930's.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/2" in height x 1-1/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling, brass, and enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:Engraved on reverse: "J. CVETIC 2000" also stamped 'JHSS' .
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Nursing School collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX11 LABEX12/14 SABEX01/21
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The pass badge shows minor wear, nearly all enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.