Nightingale Badge Greeting Card

Description

Nightingale badges were awarded to nurses at the end of their training at the Nightingale Training School at St. Thomas’ Hospital from 1925-1992. The bright blue colour of the enamel was inspired by the ribbon of the Order of Merit, awarded to Florence Nightingale in 1907. Designed by Dame Alice Lloyd Still, it is shaped in an eight-point cross, with its four arms symbolizing the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Temperance, Justice and Fortitude. The centre features a profile of Nightingale herself and the words Schola Sancti Thomae.

The particular Badge featured on this card was awarded to Nurse Eleanor Ferry, in 1940. The badge was badly damaged during a bomb attack on St. Thomas’ Hospital in September 1940. Nurse Ferry had her uniform blown off during the bombing but returned to rescue the badge.

Printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) card

Dimensions – 150mm x 150mm

Weight – 25g