Uniform - Fabric cross, Alfred Hospital second year cross [ca.1900's], [ca.1900's]

Historical information

This emblem, when sewn onto a white armband, was worn over the upper left sleeve of the uniform of trainee nurses at the Alfred Hospital after they had passed their first exam. This item was owned by Leah Rosenthal who graduated in 1904

Significance

Of significance to the AHNL as it is an example of an historic part of an Alfred Hospital trainee nurse's uniform

Physical description

Red fabric skeleton maltese cross with signs of wear

Inscriptions & markings

previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on reverse

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