National Association of Trained Masseuses and Masseurs badge 1916

A very scarce original First World War period 'The National Association of Trained Masseuses and Masseurs Ltd nurses badge', circular brass example, title to the edge inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting the allegorical figure of 'Hygeia' the Goddess of good health, cleanliness and sanitation, on red enamel ground, the reverse inscribed "H.Wakeham 1916". Good condition, retaining original hook fitting with period replacement pin shank, enamel with sevice wear.
Diameter 29mm.

'The National Association of Trained Masseuses and Masseurs Ltd' was dissolved in 1929.