Bristol Royal Infirmary,Silver Nurses badge

A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Bristol Royal Infirmary.The lozenge shaped badge features the intertwined initials BRI in silver in a voided centre.The motto Charity Universal appears on a black band around the edge and this is topped by a royal crown.Condition is very good, pin and clasp intact but slightly loose.Silver hallmarks for JRG&S(J R Gaunt & Son) Birmingham 1923 Height 36mm  read more

Code: 52096

Southmead Hospital Bristol,Nurses Badge.

A lovely large base metal and enamel nurses badge from Southmead Hospital in Bristol.It consists of a pale blue enamelled Maltese cross with a central motif of the Bristol Coat of arms in silver on a navy blue disc.The enamel is in very good condition with only minor surface scratches.Pin and clasp in good order, unmarked to rear.An impressive badge in unusually undamaged condition.Height 38mm<...  read more

Code: 52090

City of Newcastle upon Tyne,Newcastle General Hospital Nurses badge

A base metal and enamel pendant badge for the Newcastle General Hospital.
The medal bears the three castles on a red shield, taken from the city's coat of arms.The title Newcastle General Hospital appears on a blue enamel band around the edge and a Red Cross is at the top.It is suspended from an enamelled pin back bar brooch bearing City of Newcastle upon Tyne .Pin and clasp intact.Moder...  read more

Code: 53568

Southmead Health Authority Bristol,Silver nurses badge

A scarce silver and enamel nurses badge from the Southmead Health Authority in Bristol.The circular badge bears the earlier pattern of badge awarded by the Southmead School of Nursing, within an orange border.The badge was issued in several colour variations for differing branches of Nursing & Midwifery and orange denotes ,I believe ,Midwifery Training.Very good condition with pin, clasp and sa...  read more

Code: 53565

Royal Albert Hospital Lancaster, silver Learning Disabilities Nurses Badge

A silver and enamel badge for the Royal Albert Hospital NTS in Lancaster.On a Blue enamel shield it features the hospital building itself(closed in 1996 and now an Islamic girls school).In good condition except for some surface scratches,it has a buttonhole back fixing ,as issued to male nurses.It carries a makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham and is hallmarked TF for Birmingham ...  read more

Code: 53564

Leicester General Hospital,nurses badge

An oval convex shaped base metal badge for Leicester General Hospital dating to the 1970s The design has LGH above the crest and motto Semper Ad Suprema- Always to the Top.In good condition with pin, clasp and safety roller catch intact.Unmarked to the rear.Height 42mm  read more

Code: 53563

The London Hospital Whitechapel, Silver Nurses badge

A popular badge for the London Hospital Whitechapel,this is one of the standard smaller pattern of model made by John Pinches of London.It features the classic design of the three feathers and central LH imposed upon the red and white enamelled cross.In very good condition but with some minor surface wear, the pin and clasp are intact.Makers mark to rear for J Pinches London.Engraved for Eleano...  read more

Code: 53327

The Mothers Hospital(Salvation Army)Hackney ,silver midwifery badges

A pair of badges for midwifery training ,being a silver and enamel badge for the Mothers Hospital Hackney along with a Royal College of Midwifery members badge.
The Mothers Hospital in Lower Clapton road, Hackney was originally set up and run by the Salvation Army.It was unusual at the time as it also accepted unmarried mothers who were often scorned by other maternity establishments.Thi...  read more

Code: 53551

Leeds College of Health, silver Nurses Badge

A silver and enamel badge for the Leeds College of Health from the 1990s. It features the cross of St John with an owl and an open book, taken from earlier Leeds badges. Unfortunately the enamel has scratch damage and has lost its pin and safety catch, but still a scarce badge.hallmarked for K&S Birmingham 1993 Height 32mm  read more

Code: 53550

Charles Frears School of Nursing,Leicester.Silver Nurses badge

A silver and enamel nurses badge from the Charles Frears School of Nursing in Leicester.The octagonal badge feature a pair of hands holding a wrapped figure symbolising a patient and the delivery of Care.In very good condition with minimal wear and only minor scratches.The pin,clasp and safety roller catch are all good.Makers mark to the rear for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham .Engra...  read more

Code: 53549