British Society of Neuromedical & Neurosurgical Nurses Members Badge
Originally founded in 1971 in Manchester,this organisation for those Nurses working in the Neurosciences is still active today,renamed BANN; see http://www.bann.org.uk/?pid=9
This large badge ,featuring the human brain,was in use between 1976 and 1998. In very good condition with minimal wear to the gilt finish of the badge.Pin and clasp intact.Height 38mm
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Royal College of Nursing And National Council of Nurses of the United Kingdom,President Brighton and Hove District
An extremely rare neck badge and ribbon in silver gilt and enamel for the Royal College of Nursing and National Council of Nurses of the United Kingdom.The medal, which is suspended from an original blue silk neck ribbon, features a large silver gilt pattern of dress badge that was in use between 1963 and 1975 when the RCN amalgamated with the National Council of Nurses. The badge stands proud ... read more
The Northern Ireland Council for Nurses and Midwives,State Enrolled Nurse Badge
A scarce chrome and enamel badge for Enrolled Nurse Training with the Northern Ireland Council For Nurses and Midwives.The oval badge has the Red Hand of Ulster on a blue enamel background.Condition is good with enamel intact(these are prone to damage).Pin and clasp good.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Engraved for M J Lee 3860 This may be Mary Jane Wilkinson (nee Lee... read more
Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing
seven sided enamelled nurses badge for the Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing .First issued in 1974 it features a twisted plane tree with it's trunk bound to a post,an allusion to a splinted fracture.The badge became obsolete in 1983 with the formation of the UKCC.Good condition with minor surface scratches but retaining most of its plated finish .Pin and catch intact, safety chain in situ .Makers ... read more
Royal Medico Psychological Association,Silver members badge
A silver and enamel badge awarded by the Royal Medico-Psychological Association for Mental Nurse training .This organisation had been responsible for organising the training of Nurses in Asylums since 1890 and colonies since 1919.Later to become the Royal College of Psychiatrists it had been the only officially recognised qualification in Mental Nursing until 1921.
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Royal College of Nursing Dress badge plus SNA
A trio of badges for the Royal College of Nursing and student Nurses Association. They consist of the current pattern dress badge featuring the College's Coat of Arms.Condition is good.The second is the Student Nurses Association badge prior to its amalgamation with the RCN.The last is the small "Sunburst " Members badge from the 1960s and 70s.GFor condition see pictures. read more
Ophthalmic Nursing Board,Proficiency SEN Nurses badge
First presented in 1976,the Badge given out by the Ophthalmic Nursing Board features the Geneva red cross upon which an eye is placed centrally,this is surrounded by the title ONB in Blue with the word Diploma for State Registered Nurses and in Green with the word Proficiency for State Enrolled Nurses.Good condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all intact,some surface scratches.Makers... read more
State Certified Midwife ,Badge with original Neck chord
An original Midwives badge from the 1920s. Generally in very good condition barring a minor ding to the enamel at the rim by the E of Midwife. It features it's original Neck chord and is named to J.C.Summers 73618 25.2.28. A popular badge in very good condition barring some surface rubbing.Height 50mm
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Royal College of Nursing,Members Dress Badge
A base metal and enamel original, post 1975, version of the members dress badge of the Royal College of Nursing.(Note; for current members of the RCN a similar but plasticised enamel version is available from membership services at the RCN more cheaply) .
The shield bears a sun and three stars symbolising day and night.This is topped by an open book and roman lamp symbolising learning an... read more
Royal College of Midwives, post 1947 badge
A members badge for the Royal College of Midwives.Founded as the Midwives Institute in 1881 it became the College of Midwives in 1941 and the RCM in 1947 after gaining it's Royal Charter.This pattern of badge was in use from then until 1967 when the design changed again.This design features the Pomegranate tree from the College arms, known as a symbol of fertility. This is above the date 1881 ... read more