Vintage Silver Pewter JJ Jonette Jewelry I Love ❤️ Nursing Pin Brooch

New Vintage Silver Pewter JJ Jonette Jewelry I Love ❤️Nursing Pin Brooch New on the original card. Stamped on back JJ for Jonette Jewelry. Pin is in working order. There are three charms which hang off of a thermometer with the words I with a heart Nursing. A cross, caduceus & a nurses cap. History: The caduceus symbol and the Lamp of Learning are common nursing symbols. The caduceus comes from an ancient Greek myth, and the lamp comes from Florence Nightingale, who some call the mother of modern nursing practice. The snake on the Staff of Asclepius comes from a biblical story of Moses. He fixed a bronze snake to a staff and used it to cure people of snake bites. The nursing lamp is called the Lamp of Learning, and its roots come from Florence Nightingale. She was known as The Lady with the Lamp, and is known as the founder of modern nursing practice. The symbol is commonly used in pinning ceremonies at nursing schools. The nurse symbol of a cap and uniform comes from early standards of dress for nursing. And while these symbols might be seen as old-fashioned today, their roots are even older. Nursing caps originated before the 1800s, when nuns cared for the sick. Some nurses even wore veils during this time. Measurements: 2-1/2” inches Perfect gift to give to your favorite Nurse or keep for yourself. If giving as a gift please let me know so that I can enclose a silk gift bag. From a smoke free home ❤️ Thank you for stopping by MomentsInThyme! 🌹