Whittington & Royal Northern Hospitals,Nurses Badge
A scarce Nurses badge from the Whittington and Royal Northern Hospitals.The Two hospitals merged in 1963 but I believe that this badge dates to the 1980s.The Royal Northern Hospital eventually closed in 1992.In very good condition with only minimal scratches.Pin clasp and safety catch roller all in good order.
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London County Council St Giles Hospital Silver Nurses Badge
Another of these popular LCC Silver & enamel badges from the 1930s.This is for St Giles Hospital,which was located atHavil Street Camberwell. It had originally been the Camberwell Workhouse Infirmary,See ;http://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/stgiles.html
The badge features the LCC crest upon a silver roundel within a blue enamelled cross.Llke many of these badges the enamel has suffered damage to t... read more
The South London Hospital for Women & Children,GNC Pair of Nursing Badges
Located on the South side of Clapham Common,this hospital was at one time totally staffed by women,other than one Engineer and a Gardener ! It joined the NHS in 1948 as part of the Lambeth Group of Hospitals but eventually closed in 1984.The badges consist of a brass and enamelled hospital badge bearing the letters SLHW and the motto ET DATO GAUDETIS-Delight in Giving.Slight enamel loss as pict... read more
Northowram Hall Hospital,Halifax Silver nurses badge
A scarce silver and enamel Nurses badge from Northowram Hall Hospital Halifax.Built originally as an Isolation Hospital and later used for the treatment of Tuberculosis patients.A new geriatric hospital was built in 1971 and this finally closed in 2001 when the hospital merged with the new Calderdale Royal Hospital.This badge features the four emblems of the UK,namely Thistle,Rose,Shamrock and ... read more
Ealing District School of Nursing Nurses badge
A base metal and enamelled badge for the Ealing District School of Nursing based at Southall. In gilt metal and enamel,this square badge features a stylised Maltese Cross with each quadrant containing emblems representing the component schools.In good condition with pin,catch and safety roller catch all in good order.Engraved to S S Mpofu November 1977 Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent St... read more
Manor Hospital Derby,Silver Nurses Badge
Originally the Derby Uttoxeter Road Workhouse,it became the Manor Hospital in 1948,Largely a geriatric Hospital.It closed in 1988 and has since been demolished.This silver and enamel badge features the Derby motif of the "Buck in the Park".In very condition with enamel,pin,clasp and safety roller catch,all in good condition.Hallmarks for makers HWM,year letter H for 1957.Height 42mm read more
Bethnal Green Infirmary Nurses' League Silver badge & GNC badge
A pair of matching badges to the same Nurse.They consist of a silver Nurses League pendant badge for the Bethnal Green Infirmary.The design features a man and woman walking their dog on the Green. The suspension bar bears the motto Ut Prosimus-That we may be of service.Good condition,pin and clasp intact.
Engraved to rear E.M.Richens,nice clear hallmarks for H.B.(Harry Bladon & Co) and y... read more
Nottingham City Infirmary Silver Nurses Badge
Originally the Workhouse Infirmary at Bagthorpe,it changed it's name to the City Infirmary in 1929.This name was to change to the more familiar Nottingham City Hospital in 1934.Thus this pattern of badge was in use for a short time only. It Takes the form of a shield with the intertwined NCI and the motto Finis Coronat Opus-The end crowns the work.
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The Nightingale Institute King's College London Silver Nurses Badge
A scarce Nurses badge for the Nightingale Institute,based at Kings college Hospital
.It bears the image of Florence Nightingale within a wreath upon a rich blue enamel base.The badge is hallmarked 925 silver for Fattorini & Sons.
Pin and clasp with safety catch intact.Good overall condition.Height 36mm
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Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery,Kings College London
A scarce Nurses badge for the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing after it's move to King's College Hospital
.It bears the image of Florence Nightingale within a wreath upon a rich blue enamel base.Although these badges were originally made from Silver,this one bears no marks as such.
Pin and clasp with safety catch intact.Good overall condition.Height 37mm
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