Marie Curie Memorial Foundation,Two silver Nurses Badges.
Two silver and enamel badges issued to the same nurse for Cancer Nursing.They consist of an oval badge for the Marie Curie Memorial Foundation with a figure of the Polish born scientist to the centre.Excellent condition.Hallmark is difficult to read but appears to be for TKS( Toye ,Kenning & Spencer),Birmingham 1998.Height 37mm
The second item is also for the Marie Curie Memorial Foundat... read more
Nightingale School of Nursing,St Thomas' Hospital,Silver Nurses Badge in original leather presentation case
I am listing here,yet another example of one of the most sought after Nursing Badges ever issued,that of the Nightingale School of Nursing at St Thomas' Hospital.
This silver badge ,in it's own original leather presentation case, is in a generally good condition, but has sustained minor enamel loss to a number of areas as pictured .The pin is intact.It is named to Winifred W Bowling 192... read more
Hull School of Nursing,SRN badge
A bronze metal and enamel nurses badge from the Hull School of Nursing.The shield shaped badge bears a rod of Asclepius on which are imposed three crowns representing the city of Hull.Hull School of Nursing appears at the top of the shield.Condition is fair with some nibbling to the enamel the edges and a firing flaw to the top right.Pin has been professionally replaced.Makers mark for Marples ... read more
West Herts Hospital,Hemel Hempstead, silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from the West Herts Hospital at Hemel Hempstead at the time of the second world war.The design shows a Hart in silver on a pale blue background with the hospital title on a dark blue enamel band to the edge.Some scratches and minor enamel nibbles to the edge.Pin has been professionally replaced.Named for Sylvia Janet Goodey 1937-1941 Silver hallmarks for BMCo ... read more
55.00 GBP
Charing Cross Hospital,Nurses Badge (post 1973)
A distinctive and popular State Registered Nurses medal from the Charing Cross Hospital.This is the later version of the medal issued after 1973 and consists of a combined cross and ribbon made up from the badges of Charing Cross,West London and Fulham Hospitals.This two piece medal normally features a riveted Blue cross in the centre however this is missing.The motto FAMAM EXTENDERE FACTIS-WE ... read more
Thornton View Hospital Bradford, SEN Group
A group of four badges,I believe, to the same nurse.The first is a chrome and enamel badge for the Thornton View Hospital Bradford.The oval shaped badge features a shield bearing the arms of Bradford county Borough,this being topped by a lamp of learning.This is within a wreath of laurel leaves and a pale blue band bearing the Hospital title.There are two areas of enamel loss to this edge. Pin,... read more
65.00 GBP
Horton Hospital School of Nursing,Silver RMN Badge
A silver and enamel Mental Nurses Badge for the Horton Hospital Epsom.One of the five psychiatric hospitals in the Epsom cluster, situated to the west of the town, it finally closed in 1997.The circular badge has a central motif of the lamp of learning on a circlet of rays.The hospital title appears on a blue band and this is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves.Condition is excellent.The re... read more
St Francis Hospital Haywards Heath,Silver Mental Nurses Badge
A rare silver and enamel Mental Nurses Badge for St Francis Hospital Haywards Heath Sussex.Originally the Brighton County Borough Asylum it became St Francis upon joining the NHS in 1948.The octagonal design features a cross design with a central depiction of St Francis of Assisi with a bird and deer, to one side are two fishes, to the other the 6 martlet birds from the arms of Sussex. I believ... read more
Linton Hospital School of Nursing,Silver Enrolled Nurses badge
A silver and enamel enrolled nurses badge for the Linton Hospital School of Nursing,Maidstone.The buildings had originally been the Workhouse and then the Coxheath Hospital before becoming Linton Hospital.I believe it finally closed in the 1990s.
The badge features the rearing horse emblem of Kent on a green background above CKHMC(Canterbury & Kent Hospital Management Committee) ... read more
St James's Hospital Leeds,Silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the St James's Hospital Leeds.The central motif depicts the crest of the city of Leeds with three owls and a shield bearing a fleece topped by three stars.The motto Pro Rege et Lege-For King and the Law.The hospital title appears on a blue enamel band around the edge.The condition is good, pin& clasp all being good.it bears hallmarks for D&F(Deakin & Fran... read more