Early Numbered State of Minnesota Registered Nurse Pin in Sterling Silver

Description

ARTIFACT: This is a numbered circa 1920's - 1930's registered nurse pin from Minnesota. The pin is in sterling silver with cobalt blue enameling that reads: "REGISTERED NURSE MINNESOTA" in all blue enamel as opposed to the commonly seen combination of black and blue. The reverse is numbered "6553".
VINTAGE: Circa 1920's - 1930's.
SIZE: Approximately 13/16" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver, enamel.
ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS: 6553
ITEM NOTES: This is from a nursing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX04 LABEX1/12 SLAFEX11/15
CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some light abrasions with all enamel intact and heavy tarnishing.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.