The Bethlem Star

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Bethlem Hospital was founded as a monastery in 1247, and its foundation deed required the monks to wear ‘the sign of the star’ of Bethlehem. Later, the star was worn by discharged patients as a badge of their association with the Hospital, and it was also incorporated into Bethlem’s coat of arms. See our blog for more details. Soft enamel star pin with butterfly fixing. Size: 20mm Show more