Lot 5054

Description

British Red Cross Society awards, all in gilt and enamel, includes Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing, reverse impressed, '27854 F.Wray'; Proficiency in Red Cross First-Aid, reverse impressed, 'O1953 F.Wray'; Proficiency in Anti-Gas Training, reverse impressed, '7220 F.Wray'; For Merit (KC), reverse impressed, '8924 F.Wray'; Civil Nursing Reserve badge (KC), in sterling silver and enamel, pin-back; A.R.P (Air Raid Precautions) badge (KC), in silver, hallmarked for London 1938 by maker, Royal Mint. The second award with an enamel chip on the lower arm of the cross, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (6)

Together with an original certificate of War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem presented to Miss Florence Wray, the British Red Cross Society, in recognition of devoted service to the cause of humanity during the second world war 1939-1945.