Royal Naval School of Physiotherapy badge
A scarce Badge from the Royal Naval School of Physiotherapy.The first Royal Navy Sick berth attendant to qualify as a Masseur gained his certificate in 1906 and a school of Massage was set up at RN Hospital Chatham in 1917.I believe that this badge dates to the 1950s when there was a School of Physiotherapy at RN Hospital Haslar.The badge is in a moderate condition only with several chips to t... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Nurses Cape badge
A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge 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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Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Nurses Cape badge
A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge 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.
I recommend the site; http://britisharmynurses.c... read more
Moorlands War Hospital,Kersal Manchester.First World War Silver Fob medal
A small silver gilt and enamel fob medal for the Moorlands war Hospital in Kersal Manchester.It consists of an enamelled red cross within a laurel wreath with the title Moorlands on a white enamel scroll at the base.Engraved to the rear D.McMillan.Silver hallmarks for WHH (W.H.Haseler Ltd) Birmingham 1918 Height 31mm read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Service Bronze Tippet Medal
A scarce bronze 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 and worn suspended from the original red,white and blue silk ribbon,although this is quite worn in pl... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Service Silver Tippet Medal
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 and worn suspended from the original red,white and blue silk ribbon.
This pattern of badge was... read more
Queen Mary's Royal Naval Hospital Southend,World War One Nurses badge
A First World War period 'H.M. Queen Mary's Royal Naval Hospital Southend 1915 nurse's badge.This was an Auxiliary Naval Hospital based in the luxury Palace Hotel in Southend. It bears the M for Queen Mary(it's patron) in the centre with the title in a blue enamel border.Generally good condition with some surface scratches,no chips or enamel loss. Pin and clasp good,unmarked to rear.
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Almeric Paget's Military Massage Corps,badge
A rare brass and enamel badge for Almeric Paget's Military Massage Corps from the First World War.Set up and privately funded at the outset of the war by Almeric Paget,it proved very successful and was expanded in December 1915 and took on this title.This uniform badge was used between 1916 and the end of 1918 after which time it became the Military Massage Service.The design features pair of r... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Badge.
A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge 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.
I recommend the site;
http://britisharmyn... read more
Royal Victoria Hospital Netley Silver Mental Nurses Badge
An extremely rare early Silver Nurses badge from the Army School of Psychiatric Nursing based at the Royal Victoria Hospital Netley.It features the distinctive dome of the Chapel which still rises over Southampton Water.
I have since been informed that there was only the one supply of these badges all H.M. 1972 and only 20 were supplied, they retained the central tower when they subseque... read more