A cushion with stitched badges
Maker and role
Marjorie Mackay: Maker
Description
A cushion with stitched badges collected by Marjorie Mackay (nee Young) from the men she nursed during her time volunteering with the British Red Cross. She initially sewed them onto the inside of her nursing cape. Badges include Royal Engineers, Commando, France, Airborne, Netherland, Royal Berkshire, Infantry Corps, Royal Artillery, American Red Cross Rest Home.
Collection Type
Objects
Catalogue Number
3229/1
Associated Person and Role
Produced by: Marjorie Mackay
owned by: Fiona Ballantyne
owned by: Fiona Ballantyne
Associated Place
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Maker
Associated Person