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Old 26-04-23, 11:58 AM
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Dear All, Brass s/t, or for all intents and purposes looks like one but just 2 letters G and I together and pin backed?!

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Old 26-04-23, 12:08 PM
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Grade one nurse's badge.
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Thanks, never would have worked it out myself.
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Worn on epaulettes by VAD/BRCS nurses in WW2.

From "World War II Allied Nursing Services" By Martin Brayley:

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On each epaulette are brass titles : 'G1' shows that she has the BRC Grade 1 qualification.
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Also worn as shown.

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Also worn as shown.

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Very interesting !

I wonder if wearing the 'G1' on a tie was a local/unofficial practice ?

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