University of Central England,Nurses Badge
A large enamelled badge from the Nursing BSc course at the University of Central England in Birmingham,post 1992.It features the University crest with the motto Age Quod Agas-Do Well Whatever You Do.In excellent condition with minimal surface scratches.Pin and clasp intact.Makers mark for MBE Badge Co 0138474500 Height 48mm read more
East London Children's Hospital,Silver Nurses Badge.
A nice silver and enamel nurses badge from the East London Children's Hospital.It's design features the traditional Thames sailing barge which plied the Docks of the East End.The motto Sic Nos Non Nobis-Thus We Labour But Not for Ourselves.Lovely condition,Pin and clasp good.Hallmarked for London,Toye & Co ,for 1926 Height 26mm read more
St Bartholomew's School of Nursing,Silver Nurses badge
A classic silver and enamel badge from the St Bartholomew's School of Nursing.It features the Black and White Wakering shield within a blue enamel circle.The wording is the form used from 1978 when the Hackney and Bart's Schools of Nursing had amalgamated.In excellent condition.Pin,clasp and safety roller catch all very good.Makers mark for Fattorini Birmingham .Silver hallmarks for 1995.Height... read more
Thomas Guy & Lewisham School of Nursing,Nurses Badge
A popular badge from the combined Nurse Training Schools of Guys and Lewisham Hospitals.Based upon the original design of the Guys Hospital Nurses League badge this was introduced after 1985 with the amalgamation of the two Schools.
In very good clean condition,pin and clasp good.Makers mark for Toye,Kenning & Spencer.Height 31mm read more
University College Hospital Nurses League Badge
A silver plated and enamel relief badge for the University College Hospital London Nurses League.One of the many different badges that the League issued,in lieu of an actual school of Nursing Badge for the Hospital.It consists of an enamelled shield in the colours of the Hospital Dark Blue,Light Blue and Brown.This is within a band bearing the title U.C.H.Nurses League above a scroll.There is a... read more
Evelina Hospital for Sick Children,Silver Nurses Badge
A scarce silver nurses badge from the Evalina Hospital for Sick Children in Southwark Bridge road.Founded in 1869,it was endowed by Baron Ferdinand De Rothschild after the death of his wife and son in premature labour.After 1948 it joined the new NHS as part of the Guys's Hospital Group before it's eventual closure in 1976.This badge,which dates to 1940 features a nurse from the hospital with h... read more
St Mary Abbot's Hospital Nurses League Badge
A brass and enamel Pendant badge for the Nurses League of St Mary Abbot's Hospital,Marloes Road,Kensington.
Originally the Kensington Workhouse Infirmary,it changed it's name to St Mary Abbot's in 1923 and I believe this badge dates to shortly after that time.In Light and dark blue enamel,the cross is suspended from a pin back bar brooch with the Latin phrase Unitate Crescimus- We grow T... read more
British Hospital for Mothers & Babies,Woolwich,Silver Midwifery badge
A scarce Midwives badge for the Home for Mothers and Babies situated in Samuel Street Woolwich.Founded in 1905,the badge was designed by the Matron and Honorary Secretary,Mrs Parnell & Miss Gregory.This small badge,to be worn suspended on a ribbon, is in the shape of an acorn(signifying strength and new life) with the motto Esto Sol Testis-Be a Sign of The Sun.
The reverse is Home for Mo... read more
London County Council,St Stephen's Hospital ,Silver Nurses Badge
Another of the Nurses badges awarded by the London Council Council between 1930 and 1948 for over 100 Hospitals after they took over responsibility for running what had been poor Law Institutions,It features a Blue enamel cross with a white enamel centre upon which is the crest for the LCC.This one is for St Stephen's Hospital, on the Fulham Road Chelsea.This is now the site of the Chelsea & W... read more
St Bernard's Hospital,Nurses Badge.
A chrome and enamel badge for what was originally the Middlesex County Asylum in Hanwell.The hospital was named St Bernard's between 1937 and 1980 and this badge probably dates to the 1950s .The badge depicts the distinctive entrance archway on the Uxbridge road which still exists today.
In good overall condition but with some minor staining to the enamel,as pictured.Pin,clasp and safety... read more