WWII Star and Garter Richmond Red Cross Pin

This is a World War II pin for the Star & Garter Richmond Red Cross. In 1916, Queen Mary deeded the abandoned Star & Garter Hotel on Richmond Hill to the British Red Cross to be used as a place of care and refuge for disabled and injured service people. The pin is a golden starburst with an enameled red cross at its center encircled by a blue garter.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

Gold-plated brass with enameled areas.

Horizontal British-style kick pin with C catch.

This is from a Great Britain collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RG/EX94 VDJX1/11 SLDEX4/12 SCBX4/16

8 (Excellent-): The pin has very light wear and tarnish only.

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