Lincoln Typhoid Epidemic 1905 Silver Medal

A very rare Nurses silver medal issued for those staff who attended to patients during the Lincoln Typhoid Epidemic of 1905.As with the earlier typhoid epidemic at Maidstone the local Nurses treating the victims were supplemented by contributions of staff from other nursing institutes and the London Hospital.
These medals of thanks were contributed by one of the largest local businessmen...  read more

Code: 53891

The Isobel Morcom Medal for Outstanding Nursing Service, Worcester

an Isobel Morcom medal for Outstanding Nursing Service. An interesting cased medal which has links to both Alan Turing and AE Houseman,namely through the property the Clock House,Fockbury near Bromsgrove. Endowed by her husband after her death in 1941 it appears to have been awarded through the 1950s and 60s although this one is named and dated for 1975.Their son Christopher was a school friend...  read more

Code: 53887

Withington Hospital Manchester,Nurses Prize medal

A Silver pendant Prize Medal from the Withington Hospital Manchester.In a polished silver ,the face an open book of Learning with a Nurses lamp of enlightenment over a variety of foliage. Condition is good with some minor surface scratches and blemishes,pin and clasp are good The rear is marked Withington Hospital Manchester around the edge.The hallmarks are for John Pinches of London and the y...  read more

Code: 51889

The West London Hospital, cased prize medal

A bronze pendant nurses prize medal from the West London Hospital.It is in its original fitted wood and leather case with silk and velvet lining from John Pinches of London.The bronze medal is hung from a pin back bar brooch bearing West London Hospital.The medal itself has an image of a greek god above, what I believe, are the Greek letters for Asclepius, the God of Medicine and Health.To the ...  read more

Code: 53419

Maidstone Typhoid Medal & Kent Nursing Institution Long Service pair.

A rare pair of medals awarded to the same nurse, relating to her service during the Maidstone Typhoid Epidemic of 1897.The background to the epidemic and its subsequent nursing involvement can be found in Sarah Rogers excellent article here
;http://maidstonetyphoidepidemic.weebly.com

These were both awarded to Beatrice Mary Barnicoat. Born in 1870 in Landrake Cornwall.She ...  read more

Code: 53847

Royal Salford Hospital,Bronze Enrolled Nurses Prize Medal

A scarce bronze pendant prize medal for Enrolled Nurse Training at the Salford Royal Hospital.The Rose shaped badge has the monogram RSH for Royal Salford Hospital and hangs from a plain bronze pin back suspension bar.The rear has a cross with NW James and Feb 64 -Oct 66 on the arms.Around the edge is Salford Royal Hospital Nurses Final Examination.Height 44mm Very good conditioning its origina...  read more

Code: 53848

Isle of Thanet Hospital Group,silver 20 years service badge

A scarce silver and enamel long service badge for the Isle of Thanet Hospital group.The central image is that of the North Foreland Lighthouse on the Isle of Thanet.Below this is a red scroll bearing 20 years.
In good condition with pin, clasp and safety roller catch ,all in good order.Named to E Male 1972.Hallmarked for F&S Birmingham 1970 height 43mm  read more

Code: 53811

City Infirmary Nottingham,Silver Midwifery Prize medal

A rare silver fob medal awarded by the Nottingham City Infirmary.The shield shaped fob bears the monogram CIN and is topped by a corn.It is suspended from a pin back bar with City Infirmary Nottingham engraved.Condition is good with pin and clasp intact.
The rear is engraved Margaret Connolly Intermediate stage 1932.This lady is shown as having been Certified as a midwife in 1933,so assu...  read more

Code: 53808

Norfolk & Norwich Hospital,Nurses Prize Medal

A rare Prize medal from the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.The bronze oval medal features two shields, the first bearing the arms of Norfolk, the second those of Norwich.These are within a border of a garter belt with Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.Width 44mm height 41mm.The medal is suspended from a blue silk ribbon with a plain bronze bar brooch fixing.Unmarked to rear  read more

Code: 53797

Guy's Hospital London,Sister's Long Service Medal

A Scarce Long Service Medal for a serving Sister at Guy's Hospital London.Known affectionately as the Tea Pot Stand due to it's large size.It is based upon an original silver badge worn by Nursing Sisters at Guy's in the early 19th Century.This replica was awarded to Sisters in the 20th century after they had successfully served three years.
The large and heavy Pewter coloured disc depic...  read more

Code: 53775