ST.DUNSTAN'S ENAMELLED LAPEL BADGE
Three enamel colours - dark blue, pale blue & red on silvered brass base
Maker 'Thomas Fatorini' & 'REG 638232' on reverse
1.1" Wide x 1.2" High
In 1915 'The Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel' moved to St Dunstan's Lodge in Regent's Park, on loan from Regent's Park College (Bedford College). There, recently blinded soldiers - 'St Dunstaners' - could train in physiotherapy, shorthand typing, telephone operating, poultry farming, carpentry, basket/mat making & shoe repair. Braille was also taught and sport was key part of their rehabilitation, with rowing, swimming, walking races & tandem cycling. Its name changed to St Dunstan's in 1923.
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Good Condition
