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

Code: 52565

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

Code: 52490

Ophthalmic Nursing Board,Diploma SRN 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

Code: 52486

General Nursing Council for England & Wales,Chrome RMN Badge

A chrome and enamel badge for the General Nursing Council for England & Wales.In good overall condition with minimal surface rubbing.Pin & clasp in good order,It is engraved RNM,Registered Mental Nurse 54240 ( This unnamed example dates to the mid 70s when only the type of registration and number were recorded on the badge) Makers marks for Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham.Height 27mm
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Code: 52436

Royal College of Nursing,Members Dress/Hands Badges

Two of the different badges issued for membership of the Royal College of Nursing.These are the dress badge which features the coat of arms of the college in coloured enamel on a brass metal body.The crest has a shield with a sun topped by stars ,denoting the 24 hour nature of Nursing.This is topped by open book and lamp denoting Learning and beneath which is the motto Tradimus Lampada-we pass ...  read more

Code: 52376

General Nursing Council for England & Wales,Silver SRN Badge

A good silver and enamel badge from the GNC for England & Wales.In good clean condition with minimal surface wear, pin and clasp are intact.It is named to M J Carlton S.R.N. 29335 21.3.24
(This is Margaret Jane Carlton,who trained at the Bramley Union Infirmary(Armley West Yorkshire) from1920-23)
Height 27mm.Silver hallmark for 1923.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmin...  read more

Code: 52302

General Nursing Council for England & Wales,Chrome SRN Badge

A chrome and enamel badge from the GNC for England & Wales.In good clean condition with minimal surface wear,pin and clasp is intact, and safety chain is in situ.It is named to L Wilson S.R.N. 202013 2.4.53
(This is Lorna Wilson,who trained at the Shotly Bridge Hospital )
Height 27mm.Silver hallmark for 1931.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham  read more

Code: 52301

General Nursing Council for England & Wales,Silver SRN Badge

A good silver and enamel badge from the GNC for England & Wales.In good clean condition with minimal surface wear,pin is a temporary replacement but clasp is intact, and safety chain is missing its pin.It is named to P A Patterson S.R.N. 62765 27.11.31
(This is Phyllis Ada Ley,nee Patterson,who trained at the Plymouth City Hospital from1927-30) She is also recorded as having trained as ...  read more

Code: 52300

General Nursing Council for England & Wales,Silver SRN Badge

A good silver and enamel badge from the GNC for England & Wales for an early nurse.In good clean condition with minimal surface wear,pin and clasp intact.It is named to A A Manser S.R.N. 27360 18.1.24
(This is Agnes Annie Manser,who trained at the Kingston Infirmary Surrey from 1902 to 1905) She is also recorded in the membership records of the Royal College of Nursing being one of their...  read more

Code: 52298

General Nursing Council for England & Wales,Silver SRN Badge

A nice silver and enamel badge from the GNC for England & Wales.In good clean condition with only minor surface wear, pin and clasp intact.It is named to D E Pointer S.R.N. 39163 18.9.25
(This is Dorothy Edith Solly ,nee Pointer,who trained at the Essex County Hospital Colchester 1922-25)
Height 27mm.Silver hallmark for 1926.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham
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Code: 52296