Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

An Order of St. John group of four awarded to Acting Sister Philadelphia L. F. Pattenden, St. John Ambulance Brigade

The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Serving Sister’s shoulder badge, 1st type (1892-1939), silver and enamel, circular badge with white enamel cross with heraldic beasts in angles raised above the background, in fitted case of issue; War Medal 1939-45; Service Medal of the Order of St. John, silver, with one Additional Award Bar (17826 A/Sis. P. L. F. Pattenden. Temple Nsg. Div. No.1 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1938.); London and North Eastern Railway S.J.A.B. 15 Years First Aid Efficiency Medal with 20 Years clasp, 9ct gold, on lady’s bow riband (P. Pattenden) nearly extremely fine (4) £160-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Norman Gooding Collection.

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Philadelphia L. F. Pattenden was born in Grays, Essex, in 1898, and was appointed Serving Sister of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in 1931.