badge, Austalian Nursing Federation, c. 1920s

Historical information

A badge presented to and worn by General Nurse, Ethel M Lynn in 1924.

Significance

The Lynn family is well-known in the Orbost area. Ethel Lynn is believed to have been working at Bairnsdale in 1924.

Physical description

A badge possibly made of brass and with an enamelled face with the words AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION GENERAL printed, along with a red cross. A fastening pin is attached to the back.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back is the name Ethel M Lynn, 1st July 1924.

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