The St. John Ambulance Association London Midland & Scottish Railway Centre medal pendant

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1923 - 1947

Overview

Circular, double-sided metal and enamel pendant medal or pocket watch fob issued by the St. John Ambulance Association London Midland & Scottish Railway Centre.
It features a central gold Maltese cross with stylised lions passant between each of the arms, all on a black background. There are two rings of enamel with embedded text surrounding the central motif.
The outer ring features the bold text 'THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION' in gold lettering over a red enamel background. The inner white ring reads 'LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY CENTRE'.
There is a small, functional metal jump ring and swivel clasp attached to the top, intended for fastening to a standard gentleman's waistcoat or chain.
There are no maker's marks.

Historical information

The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) operated heavily across Great Britain between 1923 and 1947. During this era, major railway networks prioritised safety by creating dedicated internal 'Centres' in partnership with the St. John Ambulance Association. Employees, ranging from conductors and station masters to track engineers, undertook rigorous first-aid testing.
These medals were awarded to railway employees who completed certified first aid training to assist passengers and staff across the rail network.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW01082

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Personal Effects

Themes

Medicine and Health

Social History

Transport