Addington Park War Hospital,Silver badge

A silver and enamel badge for staff who served at the Addington Park War Hospital near Croydon during the First World War. Established in December 1914, the hospital became a centre specialising in Enteric conditions such as Typhoid & Dysentery. See;https://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/addingtonpark.html
The badge is in enamelled silver and features a shield with a Red Cross with a plaque showing ...  read more

Code: 54074

The St John Ambulance Brigade/Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital group- Stickland

A group of medals and orders awarded to one nurse for her Nursing and associated service with the Order of St John
These are ,as mounted a serving Site officer badge of the order of St John, a WW2 Defence medal unnamed and a Service medal of the order of St John with three additional bars, denoting a total of 30 years service.This is named to the edge D/Supt I Hymas Yorks SJAB.These are ...  read more

Code: 54047

First World War Silver Cigarette Case,Appreciation for Services Rendered Attached to Ambulance Column London District 1914-1919

A rare silver hallmarked cigarette case with gilt interior .Having a slight convex shape it is 87mm long by 72mm wide.It is engraved Appreciation for Services Rendered 1914-1919.With a central cross motif around which is Attached to Ambulance Column London District. condition generally very good with only one or two minor dings.Hallmarks for JW&T Birmingham 1918  read more

Code: 53933

County of London War Hospital,Brass and enamel Match Box cover

A First World War brass and enamel Match box cover for the County of London War Hospital.One side features the rest of the London County Council in enamel, this has some enamel loss to one arm of the cross.The reverse side has a ribbon bearing Christmas 1916.The spine has County of London war Hospital.6 cm by 4 cm  read more

Code: 53886

King George V Coronation Medal 1911 and Service Medal of the Order of St John pair,Hull & Barnsley Railway

A pair of medals to the same member of the Order of St John
The first is a St John Ambulance Brigade Coronation medal for the 1911 coronation of King George V.It features the bust of the king .The reverse has an imperial crown with an ornate surround.The ribbon is rather worn. Named to Cpl T Alvin.
The second is a silver service medal for the Order of St John.Featuring an image of...  read more

Code: 53718

WW1 BRCS & Order of St John WALES Overseas Service Badge

A scarce original first world war badge for Overseas service, from the joint British Red Cross Society and Order of St John.The Suspension bar bears the legend WALES.In good overall condition with pin and clasp intact .Numbered to the rear W85 Height 44mm  read more

Code: 53532

WW1 3rd Northern General Hospital Sheffield,War Workers badge

A scarce First World War badge for the 3rd Northern General Hospital Sheffield.3 NGH had its headquarters at Collegiate Hall,Eccleshall road,Sheffield and included several other hospitals in the area.The capacity of 3NGH was 57 officers beds and 1360 other ranks beds.The badge itself is of enamelled brass with a shield bearing the Red Cross on a white background and scrolls with 3 NGH on a blue...  read more

Code: 53478

King George V 1911 Coronation Medal Nursing Sister,St John Ambulance Brigade

A 1911 Coronation medal issued to members of the St John Ambulance Brigade.Bearing an image of King George V to the faces royal crown to the reverse, condition has one surface scratch as pictured. With original silk ribbon.Named to the edge for Nursing Sister M A Thornes. Height with ribbon 93mm  read more

Code: 53430

St John Auxiliary Hospital Stebonheath Llanelly,First World War framed Remembrance scroll

A very rare honour scroll to a Private C Farr for his service at the St John Auxiliary Hospital at Stebonheath LLanelly during the First World War.Beautifully illustrated with several vignettes including a VAD, an ambulance and a wounded soldier, it is rather difficult to photograph because of the reflection of the glass.Mounted in its original dark wooden frame which measures 445mm by 345mm it...  read more

Code: 53382

British Red Cross Society,For War Service 1914-1918

This medal was awarded to members of the British Red Cross or its voluntary aid detachments who served in the UK between 4 August 1914 and 31 December 1919. Those who were eligible had to undertake at least 1,000 hours of unpaid service, or be ambulance drivers and bearers who gave 500 hours unpaid service. Between 41,000 and 42,000 medals were awarded.
The bronze medal features a Greek ...  read more

Code: 53226