About this object
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ID:
A9307
Production date:
1856
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Location:
In Store
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This medal was made by John Pinches, who around this time took over the medal producing side of the family business from his older brother Thomas. The medal commemorates the nursing work of Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War. Prior to the war Florence was employed as Superintendent at the Establishment for Gentlewomen During Illness at Harley Street, London. She demonstrated a flare for both nursing and administration, which brought her to the attention of Sidney Herbert, Secretary of State for War. Florence accepted Herbert's invitation to lead a team of nurses in the war after reports published in The Times described appalling conditions in British military hospitals and a shortage of nurses. Florence and her nurses were based at Scutari on the Bosphorus. As in London her role was largely administrative and included procuring clothing and equipment, a difficult task given the disorganised war effort. < ...Read more
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Measurements
DM 41 mm; H 5 mm (overall)
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Materials
bronze
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Last Updated
2024-03-20
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