Queen Alexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps QARANC association badge

A scarce original 'King George VI' period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Association silver plated pin badge' inlaid with red enamel, the Dannebrog lettered 'A' for Alexandra, to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.Height approx 33mm.In 1949 the QAIMNS 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service' was renamed 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps' QARANC. In 1953 the badge was replaced with a Elizabeth II Crowned version.