Historical information
Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France during World War 1. These armbands (also known as brassards) were worn by medical personnel including nurses.
Significance
of significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1902
Physical description
Stained off-white rectangular arm band with red flannel cross sewn in the centre. There are three mother of pearl buttons with corresponding buttonholes
Inscriptions & markings
Near the buttons there is a circular ink stamp reading 'ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE' On the reverse the previous catalogue number has been written [black ink]
