Cell Barnes Hospital St Albans Nurses Badge
Bronze and enamel Nurses badge from the Cell Barnes Hospital in St Albans,.A Learning Disability Hospital closed in 1998 ;
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Pin and catch in good condition.Unmarked to the rear.Height 30mm
This is one of two variants being listed here,this is one shade of bronze with enamel and features st Albans Ca... read more
The London Hospital Whitechapel, Original First Pattern Large Silver Nurses Badge
An original first pattern silver and enamel badge of the London Hospital.The badge was first designed in 1929 and this pattern was awarded (as in this case retrospectively) between 1931 and 1933.Complaints about the large size whose weight strained the starched aprons led to it being replaced by the smaller more traditional badges shortly after that. For more information on the history please c... read more
Medway School of Nursing,Nurses badge
A large enamelled badge for the Medway School of Nursing.The design features the Medway Viaducts at the top next to the Bishops mitre of Rochester.Below this is the Rod of Asclepius denoting Healthcare.The metal finish is in a bronze metal, possibly denoting SEN training?
In moderate condition with enamel chip next to the mitre, minor surface scratches.Pin and clasp intact.Height... read more
University of Chester Faculty of Health & Social Care,Nurses badge
A modern University Faculty of Health badge awarded to successful graduates for Nurse Education at Chester University.The central motif is the arms of the University above a scroll bearing the Latin phrase Qui Docet in Doctrina-Let the Teacher Teach.Excellent condition with pin, clasp and safety roller catch all good.Marked for Fattorini Birmingham read more
Lowestoft & North Suffolk Hospital State Enrolled Nurses badge
A heavy base metal and enamel badge for the Lowestoft & North Suffolk Hospital for Enrolled Nurse training. Due to changes in regulations governing the number of beds required in a Training Hospital(in the 1960s?) the Hospital was obliged to change their SRN training to the SEN Course instead.This was the badge chosen and it depicts a sailing vessel from the areas long maritime links.In general... read more
Harrogate School of Nursing,Silver Enrolled Nurses badge
A hexagonal silver and enamel badge for the Harrogate School of Nursing. Bearing the motto Semper Paratus-Always Ready.
In very good condition with only minor surface scratches.Pin,clasp and safety roller catch intact and in good order.Hallmarked for G & Co Ltd(Garrard & Co London) and year letter for 1970.Height 32mm read more
South Cheshire School of Nursing,ENG badge
A Base metal and enamel Nurses badge from the South Cheshire School of Nursing.It takes the form of a St John's cross in green enamel on which is a disc bearing a lamp of learning bearing the latin; Caritas-Charity.The title South Cheshire School of Nursing appears on a grey band around the edge.Very good condition. Pin,clasp and safety roller catch are all intact .Makers mark for Fattorini read more
South Cheshire School of Nursing,RGN badge
A Base metal and enamel Nurses badge from the South Cheshire School of Nursing.It takes the form of a St John's cross in navy blue enamel on which is a disc bearing a lamp of learning bearing the latin; Caritas-Charity.The title South Cheshire School of Nursing appears on a light blue band around the edge.Very good condition. Pin, clasp and safety roller catch are all intact . Makers mark for F... read more
Swandean Hospital,Worthing Group HMC,Nurses Badge
An enamelled Nurses badge for training at the Swandean Hospital in Worthing.Originally opened as an Isolation hospital, it was later to become a Geriatric Hospital after the creation of the NHS in 1948,although it also continued to treat TB patients on the site, The shield shape badge features at the six martlet birds from the Sussex coat of arms, around which are the words Comfort Kindness & H... read more
Barrowmore Hospital,Chester,Nurses Badge
A silvered metal and enamel Nurses badge for Barrowmore Hospital Chester.Opened as a Tuberculosis Hospital in the 1920s,it became a general hospital after 1948 before it's eventual closure in 1983.This oval badge features a Cross of Lorraine,the emblem of the Anti TB crusade,in red enamel with the hospital title in a red band to the edge.This is surrounded by a laurel wreath in green enamel. In... read more