Irish War Hospital Supply Depot

Very scarce bronze shoulder title with pin fixing to reverse. Based at 40 Merrion Square Dublin. Specialised in supplying sphagnum moss from Irish bog fields which was used for wound dressings, being very absorbent and a natural deodorant. Supplied 5000 dressings per month. 160 women were occupied with its supply. Ref Westlake 1825

Code: 57449