Moorhaven Hospital,Plymouth Silver Matron's Prize Medal
Opened in 1891 as the Plymouth Borough Asylum it became Plymouth Mental Hospital in 1918 and changed it's name once more upon joining the NHS in 1948 as Moorhaven Hospital.It finally closed in 1993.
This silver medal is from 1950 and was a Rare Matron's Prize.It features the hospital crest with the motto Res Sacra Miser-A Person in Misery is a sacred matter.In very good condition with th... read more
St Peter's Hospital for Stone,Covent Garden,Silver Nurses Badge
A Silver and Enamel Nurses badge for the Urological Nursing Course at the St Peter's Hospital which was located at 27 Henrietta Street,Covent Garden,London.The hospital closed in 1992 when services moved to the Middlesex Hospital.
The badge features the crossed keys of St Peter and the motto Infirmos Curate-Heal the Sick. Unfortunately this badge has received a knock at some stage leadin... read more
Goodmayes Hospital,Ilford Essex,Nurses badge
Originally opened in 1901 as the West Ham Borough Asylum,the hospital was renamed West Ham Mental Hospital in 1918,and Goodmayes Hospital after 1948.
This Chrome and enamel badge I believe dates to the 1950s and features the serpent and staff of the rod of Asclepius.Enamel in very condition,Pin,clasp and safety catch all in good working order.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent S... read more
Leeds Eastern District School of Nursing Studies Silver Enrolled Nurse badge
A silver and enamel badge for State Enrolled Nurse training at the Leeds Eastern District School of Nursing.In good condition with enamel intact but with some surface wear.Pin,clasp and safety catch all in good order.
Hallmarked for Thomas Fattorini,Birmingham 1976.Height 31mm read more
Basildon & Thurrock District ,Enamel Nursing Badge
Another of the Essex gems,being a Nurses badge for the Basildon & Thurrock District School of Nursing.A two piece construction pendant badge in blue enamel and steel.It is excellent condition with pin and clasp intact.Unmarked to rear.50mm in height read more
Royal Eastern Counties Hospital Colchester Assistance Nurse Badge
A lovely brass and enamel badge from the Royal Eastern Counties Hospital in Colchester. For Assistant Nursing,later to become State Enrolled Assistant Nurses so probably dating to the late 1940s or early 50s.In excellent condition with pin and clasp intact.Unmarked to rear, Height 30mm read more
Kingsland School of Nursing Badge London
The Kingsland School of Nursing ,which was made up of the combined schools of Nursing of the Metropolitan and the St Leonards Hospitals was absorbed by St Bartholomew's School opt Nursing in the mid 1970s.This badge dates to shortly before it's demise.Face is in excellent condition but unfortunately pin is missing.Unmarked to the rear.Height 32mm read more
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Severalls Hospital Colchester Nurses badge
The third and last pattern of nurses badge awarded for RMN training at Severalls hospital near Colchester,believed to be from the 1970s and 80s.In a chromed and enamelled design featuring the True Cross,Serpent,Lamp and rose the border is edged in a green enamel rather than the earlier blue.In good condition with pin and clasp intact.Unmarked to rear. height 32mm read more
Severalls Hospital Colchester
A silver and enamel Nurses badge for the Severalls Mental Hospital near Colchester.The design features the "True Cross" associated with St Helena and Colchester,the lamp of learning,the serpent of health as featured in the Rod of Asclepius and the red rose.This pattern of badge was introduced after the hospital was absorbed into the new NHS in 1948.
In good clean condition with enamel in... read more
Botleys Park Hospital Chertsey Silver Nurses badge
Originally opened in 1932 as a colony for Mental Defectives at the Botley Park Estate near Chertsey in Surrey,part of the site served as an Emergency Hospital during WW2. The Mansion house ,which features on the badge,was used as Nursing and patient accommodation( the hospital finally closed in 1997 and the house is now a luxury wedding venue!) See; http://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/botleyspark.html