Territorial Army Nursing Service,Silver Tippet Badge
An original full size silver tippet badge; This pattern of badge was in use from 1920 onwards and consists of the intertwined A's of Queen Alexandra.The roll at the base carries the motto Fortitudo Mea Deus-God is my strength.The Badge retains it's original ribbon with only minor signs of wear.The rear bears Hallmarks for RJ London 1931.The Suspension bar is marked Sterling . Good condition ove... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Nurses Cape badge
Another of these Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badges for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve. Formed in March 1897,it's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.
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Ministry of Health Nurse Training Badge.
A badge which I have yet to identify to a satisfactory level.It was issued by the Ministry of Health for student and pupil nurses, possibly to those undertaking training in the military.The central motif consists of a red cross with an anchor and medical snake, flight wings and nurses lamp of learning.Condition good but with some specks to the enamel.Pin and clasp good.Makers mark for J R Gaunt... read more
Royal Red Cross,2nd Class Medal
A nice cased example of a First Word War Period medal of the Royal Red Cross,2nd class. Holders of this award are know as associates (Associate Royal Red Cross).The second class award was introduced in November 1915 and both grades were issued widely for Nursing Services during the war.
The medal is an enamelled silver Maltese cross with a central figure of the reigning monarch, in this... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps,Stable Belt & Chrome Plated Buckle
A Queen Elizabeth II period Two Piece Belt buckle for Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.It has the central design of the Dannebrog Cross below a queen's crown and the Corps motto Sub Cruce Candida-Under the White Cross.The webbing belt is in the colours of the Corps.Good overall condition.Makers mark to rear Hobson & Son (London) Ltd.Buckle Height 46mm,width 92mm
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Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Nurses Cape badge
Another of these Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badges for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve. Formed in March 1897,it's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.
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Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service,Reserve Rank Badge
A Nice pre 1952 QARNNS Embroidered Tippet badge.Reserve Nursing Sister 1910 - 1949; A Geneva cross within a silver wire circular border above: 'RESERVE' embroidered in silver wire, at the base of the badge. To the centre: 'AA' embroidered in red, entwined and superimposed upon a silver foul anchor, surmounted by a King's crown with red, green and silver detail. Embroidered onto a dark blue, rec... read more
25.00 GBP
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,Silver Tippet Badge
A scarce silver tippet/cape medal for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,the forerunner of todays QARANC.
The open work design features the Danish Dannebrog cross with an A for Alexandra in the centre.Around the edge is the title.This is topped by the Imperial Crown .This would have been worn suspended from a red,white and blue silk ribbon,which is missing but it sho... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,white metal Collar tab badge
A white metal World War Two period collar badge for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service.It features the silver Dannebrog Cross with an A to it's centre (for Alexandra) below a king's crown.The title is in silver around the edge.This is above a silver scroll bearing the motto Sub Cruce Candida-Under The White Cross.It has two lugs to the rear and this one bears makers marks f... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,white metal Collar tab badge
A white metal World War Two period collar badge for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service.It features the silver Dannebrog Cross with an A to it's centre (for Alexandra) below a king's crown.The title is in silver around the edge.This is above a silver scroll bearing the motto Sub Cruce Candida-Under The White Cross.It has two lugs to the rear and this one bears no makers mark... read more