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№ 385

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13 January 2021

Hammer Price:
£320

Pair: Nursing Sister A. Douglas

British War and Victory Medals (Nurs. Sis. A. Douglas.) in named card box of issue; together with a rare ‘Hartlepool’s Hospitals, for services rendered December 16 1914’ lapel badge, gilt and enamel, nearly extremely fine (3) £70-£90

The Hartlepool Hospitals badge was presented to those who served in response to the German bombardment of Hartlepool on 16 December 1914; the first time civilians were attacked on home territory by the enemy.