Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing,Silver Nurses Badge
An ever popular silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary,in very good condition. 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
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Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery,Silver Registered Nurses Badge
A Silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery.The badge was designed by a sister from the Midwifery section,the centre bears an almond tree, a symbol of Spring and rebirth.The wavy blue and white lines denote water, the river Tay and nine wells being a feature of the area.The straight lines to the right denote the various disciplines within the hospital,Differe... read more
Maryfield General Hospital Dundee,Silver Nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from the Maryfield General Hospital in Dundee.It features the crest of Dundee bordered by a blue enamel band with the hospital name.Condition is generally good although there are a couple of chips to the enamel..The pin has been lost and an old repair has been made using a safety pin and solder.It is named to Isabella Austin Bishop McRitchie(she is shown in the ... read more
Lanarkshire College of Nursing & Midwifery,Silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel registered Nurses badge from the Lanarkshire College of Nursing and Midwifery.The design features a red enamel heart in the centre of an inverted silver Y on a blue background.The Blue edging carries the title Lanarkshire College of Nursing & Midwifery.In Good condition and only minor surface scratches.Pin,Clasp and safety roller catch are all good. Hallmarks for TF,Birmingh... read more
Stonehouse Hospital School of Nursing,Silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge for Stonehouse Hospital in South Lanarkshire.Originally an infectious Diseases Hospital it was to become a General Hospital.The badge consists of a white enamel pattee cross on a silver background.A blue lamp of learning is at it's centre.The hospital title is on a blue enamel band around the edge.Condition good with only minor damage to the enamel at the rim .S... read more
Registered Sick Children's Nurse Scotland,Silver Nurses badge
A nice clean example of a Registered Sick Children's Nurse for Scotland silver badge.Good enamel saltire with some surface scratches.Marked to the rear M.Neustein D 5379,Makers marks Brook Edinburgh.Hallmark for Birmingham 19
The recipient was Marietta Neustein who was registered on 31/7/47, having trained at the Royal Hospital For Sick Children in Edinburgh.
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Aberdeen Woodend Hospital,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from Woodend Hospital Aberdeen.Originally the Workhouse and Infirmary it became a general Hospital under the NHS.The shield shape badge features the coat of arms of Aberdeen.The hospital title appears on a pale blue band around the edge.Condition is generally good but there are some small chips to the enamel.The pin has been professionally replaced.Silver hallma... read more
Rutherglen Maternity Hospital Glasgow,Midwife's Badge
A scarce Midwifery badge from the Rutherglen Maternity Hospital in Glasgow.The oval badge has a central motif of a stork on a light blue background.The hospital title appears on a dark blue band around the edge.Condition is good with minimal scratches and minor nibbling to the enamel.Pin and clasp intact, unmarked to rear.Height 33mm read more
Grampian Foresterhill College,Silver Nurses badge
A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Grampian Foresterhill College of Nursing & Midwifery.It bears a large shield bearing the different emblems of the previous Schools of Nursing which constituted the college. In good condition with no signs of damage.pin,clasp and roller catch are all intact although pin is quite loose.Silver hallmarks for Thomas Fattorini Edinburgh 1996,Height 34mm read more
Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery,Silver Enrolled Nurses Badge
A Silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery.The badge was designed by a sister from the Midwifery section,the centre bears an almond tree, a symbol of Spring and rebirth.The wavy blue and white lines denote water, the river Tay and nine wells being a feature of the area.The straight lines to the right denote the various disciplines within the hospital,Differ... read more