Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing, silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary SoN, in a good but damaged condition as pictured, it is one of two badges I am listing, both awarded to two sisters who undertook their training at the Astley Ainslie Institute which was affiliated with the RIE for training purposes.
It features the emblem of the Royal Infirmary,the Pelican feeding it's young with it's o... read more
Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School Of Nursing, Silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary SoN, in a rather battered condition as pictured, it is one of two badges I am listing, both awarded to two sisters who undertook their training at the Astley Ainslie Institute which was affiliated with the RIE for training purposes.
It features the emblem of the Royal Infirmary,the Pelican feeding it's young with it's ow... read more
Scottish Women's Hospital,1914-19
A rare original brass and enamel badge for the Scottish Women's Hospital.Founded by Dr Elsie Inglis, secretary for the Scottish Federation of Suffrage Societies, it consisted of volunteer all women units who set up Hospitals in France,Serbia,Salonika and Russia. Over 1000 women from different countries served with SWH over the course of the war and their efforts saved countless lives.The pin ba... read more
Registered General Nurse Scotland,Silver Nurses badge
A nice clean example of a Registered General Nurse for Scotland silver badge.Good enamel saltire with some surface scratches.Pin and clasp both good.Marked to the rear A T D Lawson A10781,Makers marks for Brook E'burgh Hallmarks for B&S Birmingham 1925
The recipient was AnnieTosh Dunbar Lawson who was registered on 23/7/26 ,having trained at the Royal Infirmary Perth
Height 27mm... read more
Central Midwives Board For Scotland,Midwives Badge
This pendant badge was awarded by the Central Midwives Board For Scotland,originally in a red enamelled finish but from the 1940s in this blue enamel version.The design was changed in 1962 but this pattern of badge was issued for all qualifying midwives between this period.it consists of a Thistle ,the symbol for Scotland with a blue enamel border.The suspension bar bears the title Certified Mi... 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 much of its original finis... read more
Ayrshire Central Hospital,Maternity Suite, Midwives Badge
A base metal Midwives badge from the Ayrshire Central Hospital Maternity Suite.This pattern of badge which features a mother and baby was first presented in May 1969 but this is the later pattern with the wording changed from Maternity Section to Maternity Suite. Unmarked to rear.The clasp has been replaced and it can be worn( however care should be taken if doing so) Height 34mm read more
Glasgow Royal Infirmary,School of Nursing Silver Badge
An ever popular silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.It depicts the snake of healing intertwined with a Thistle with the motto Auspice Caelo-By the Favour of Heaven,which features on the wall of the Infirmary on Castle Street.The condition is excellent .The Pin, clasp and safety roller catch are intact.Named to Marion Jean Harper 5491 with hallmarks for ELS Birmingham... read more
Dundee Royal Infirmary ,Scottish RGN set
A trio of badges awarded to the same nurse during the 1950s and 60s.The first is a bronze pendant badge for the Dundee Royal Infirmary.The circular medal has a cross to the centre, with a voided surround.It is suspended from a pin back bar brooch bearing the motto Pro Aegris Et Laesis-For the Sick and Injured.Condition is good.Marked to the rear for E Copland 1956.Height 49mm,
The second... read more
Scottish Registered Mental Nurse,Silver Badge
A scarce silver Scottish Registered Mental Nurse badge.It bears the Scottish saltire in white and blue enamel.Condition is good with only minor surface scratches, pin and clasp are intact.Hallmarked for Brook E'Burgh 1943 Marked for M W Cocker C25737.This is Margaret Winifred Cocker who registered 22.6.45 having trained at the Royal Mental Hospital Aberdeen. read more