Mystery Badge

[wilfb]

Mystery Badges.

The last news page carried this item, and we have a few responses, but we are still seeking the definitive answer.
 
"A perennial - but by no means unwelcome. Are we any good at helping? I suppose it depends upon whether you get your badge back or manage to get a replacement. But, to be modest, we have managed one or two successes - one within 24 hours of a nurse receiving (and using) our advice!  Again, to be honest, in several instances we have been unsuccessful... But in all cases we will have tried our best. For this news - we have been asked to identify the badge below. (You will need to log-in to view the photographs)".

Our correspondent, D. Frasers, said "I am wondering if the unidentified example might be a nursing badge from one of the Edinburgh hospitals, the question is, which one"? The mystery badge is hallmarked for 1915 and has "CITY PROPERTY EDINBURGH" and the number "117" engraved on the back".

We have a few clues, but lets try to advance the case without distracting anyone before adding them. Don't forget to log-in. (Click photo to enlarge).

[backman]

The Latin motto definitely links the badge to Edinburgh; "Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays wake in vain"; "Unless the Lord in vain"; "the watchman stays wake in vain""; ""Nisi Dominus Frustra" "Unless the Lord in vain" from a Latin translation of Hebrew text meaning "Unless the Lord watches over the city"; "everything is in vain"";

The design however and hallmark date suggest that this may relate to a military or naval hospital from the First World War set up in the area.Possibly Red Cross or VAD?