Service Medal of the Order of St John. Silver issue. With 3 x further service bars (11582. A/S. S. Watkins. W'Stow Nsg. Div. No 1 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1933.)

Ambulance Sister S. Watkins was serving with the Walthamstow Nursing Division, No 1 District St John Ambulance Brigade, when she qualified for the award of her Service Medal in 1933

Medal & Clasps Verification: The Annual Report of the St John Ambulance Brigade for 1934, record the medal being awarded to the recipient

The silk riband retaining its fitted white metal mounting brooch, complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings & makers marks as-issued

Ambulance Sister (A/S): In the nursing and women's divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade during the early 20th century, 'A/S' designated a female member holding the rank or role of Ambulance Sister, working alongside Nursing Sisters (Nurs. Sister) and Lady Superintendents (Lady Supt.)

Condition: About GVF

Code: 26249