Record

Reference NumberHI/2019-22
TitleSaint Ultan's Hospital Badge
Date1925
Creator NameEdmond Johnson, silversmith
DescriptionSilver hospital badge for Saint Ultan's Hospital. Badge shows an image of Saint Ultan holding an infant, with the name of the hospital in Irish and the date of foundation, 1919.
Reverse is inscribed in Irish with the name "Máire Ní Coig[h]m" and the words "Ar son a calmac[h]ta" (for her calmness). Also, the maker's mark "E.J" and hallmarks for Dublin, 1925. Pin missing.
Extent1 item
Dimensions33mm (length) x 33mm (width) x 5mm (depth)
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameHospital Badge
TermNurse Uniforms
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/7Ultan (d.657); Saint; of Arbraccan, Irish monk and Abbot-Bishopd.657
DS/UK1Saint Ultan's Hospital for Infants; 1919-19841919-1984
DS/UK/3710Edmond Johnson Ltd.; [fl. 1870-1925]; silversmiths and medalists[fl. 1870-1925]
DS/UK/3711Ní Coigm; Máire; nurse
Places
CodeSet
NA5Dublin/County Dublin/Ireland
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