Central Midwifes Board for Scotland,Chrome Midwives badge
A chromed metal badge from the Central Midwives Board for Scotland.This pattern was issued after 1962 after the Board was awarded their own coat of arms.The three birds are Oyster Catchers,birds associated with St Bride,the Scottish saint of fertility.The other bird is the Dove indicative of care and attention.The Thistle represents Scotland.
Condition is remarkably good with no damage t... read more
50.00 GBP
Glasgow Victoria Infirmary,School of Nursing silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel "Puma" nurses badge from the Glasgow Victoria Infirmary.It's two piece composite design features the Puma ( taken from a moulding on the external wall of the Hospital) on a Scottish saltire cross, within a band containing the hospital name.The condition of the enamel is generally good but with enamel loss between Glasgow and Victoria,as pictured.Pin, clasp and catch are all ... read more
50.00 GBP
Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing, Brass Nurses Badge
An unusual brass and enamel version of the nurses Pelican badge from the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.It features the emblem of the Royal Infirmary,the Pelican feeding it's young with it's own blood,noted as a symbol of dedication and service to others. The Nurses League of the School of Nursing is still today known as the Pelican League;http://pelican-nurses-league-rie.org/index.php
The ba... read more
80.00 GBP
Woodend Hospital & Aberdeen Royal Infirmary combined school/Scottish RGN badges pair
A pair of badges awarded to the same nurse.These are the large enamelled badge for the joint Woodend Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. good general condition with minor enamel nibbles and some wear to the plated finish.Pin and clasp intact.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham. height 48mm
the second item is a silver and enamel Registered General Nurse Scotla... read more
Glasgow Royal Infirmary , pair nurses badges
A nice pair of badges awarded to one Scottish nurse.
First we have a silver Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Nursing badge.This is engraved for Morag G Maclean 2046 hallmarked for ELS Birmingham 1941.The pin and clasp are good,in good condition.
The next is a base metal badge for The Central Midwives Board for Scotland.The pendant badge is named for 16167 Morag McLean 3.11.43
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Glasgow Royal Infirmary ,trio of silver nurses badges
A nice clean trio of badges awarded to one Scottish nurse.These are a silver Registered General Nurse Scotland badge.This is named to C C Maclean A12818, hallmarked for Brook & Son Birmingham 1930.Next we have a silver Registered Sick Children's Nurse Scotland.This too is named for C c MacleanD 4250, hallmarked for Brook & Son Birmingham 1930.
Both in good condition.
Lastly we hav... read more
Western General Hospital Edinburgh School of Nursing,Silver Nurses Badgel
A nice example of the early pattern nurses badge for the Western General Hospital Edinburgh School of Nursing.
The central design is the coat of arms of the city of Edinburgh below which is a thistle.The hospital title appears on a blue enamel band around the edge.Some very minor enamel damage around the rim but condition is generally very good.Pin present but clasp is broken.Engraved to... read more
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary/Registered General Nurse Scotland badge pair
A pair of silver badges awarded to the same nurse for her training at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.These are a Registered General Nurse Scotland badge in silver and enamel. Ibis named to Charlotte M D Begg A35411 makers mark for Hamilton & Inches Edinburgh, hallmarked Birmingham 1955.Good condition.
The second item is a nice clean silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Aberdeen Royal Infirm... read more
Central Midwives Board For Scotland,Midwives badge
This pendant badge was awarded by the Central Midwives Board For Scotland,originally in this red enamelled finish but from the late 1940s in a blue enamel version.The design was changed again in 1962 .It consists of a Thistle ,the symbol for Scotland with a red enamel border.The suspension bar bears the title Certified Midwife.In silver plated metal,this badge retains its original finish with o... read more
40.00 GBP
The Royal Hospital For Sick Children Edinburgh,3rd Year Probationers Prize medal
A white metal prize medal from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children Edinburgh.The shield bears a Royal crown within a sunburst or rays above the hospital title.below this is a cherub and the border is made up of thistles and leaves.It is suspended from an original blue silk ribbon with a plain bar brooch fixing to the top. Drop approximately 78mm
The rear is engraved 3rd Year Probatio... read more