Trained Army Nurse,Nurses Badge
Another Trained Army Nurse Badge, which are always in demand. It features a crowned Lion atop a QE 2 crown in front of crossed swords.This pattern of badge was in use between 1956 and 1973.(often referred to as the Dustbin Lid due to it's size).Made of a pressed base metal/pewter, this pin is original and in good condition .This is the pewter coloured version as there were several manufacturin... read more
Territorial Force Nursing Service,Rare button badge
A rare early button badge for the Territorial Force Nursing Service.Founded in 1908.It recruited civilian nurses with at least three years training to staff hospitals in the event of war.The more familiar badge or medal consists of the intertwined A's of Queen Alexandra suspended red and white striped ribbon.This small metal TF badge was possibly to be worn on civilian dress to denote membershi... read more
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Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Large Silver Cape Badge
A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve formed in March 1897.It's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.
The badge has issue number 42 which is l... read more
Silver Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Service,Nurses Tippet badge
A scarce silver Tippet badge/medal for the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps for the period 1948-1952.The Corps was officially formed on February 1st 1949 and this badge replaced the previous one for QAIMNS.The King's Crown version was changed to the Queen's Crown upon the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,although these King's crown versions were often reissued for many year... read more
Royal Red Cross,2nd Class Medal
A nice cased example of a First Word War Period medal of the Royal Red Cross,2nd class. Holders of this award are know as associates (Associate Royal Red Cross).The second class award was introduced in November 1915 and both grades were issued widely for Nursing Services during the war.
The medal is an enamelled silver Maltese cross with a central figure of the reigning monarch, in this ... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Silver Tippet badge
A rare QEII period full size Tippet Badge for Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.
The open work design features the Danish Dannebrog cross with an A for Alexandra in the centre.Around the edge is the title.This is topped by the Queens Crown which is suspended from a red,white and blue silk ribbon.
Condition is very good with crisp detailing and minimal wear.Ribbon is good ... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserved,Large silver Cape badge
A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve formed in March 1897.It's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.
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Indian Military Nursing Service, silver badge
A nice example of an original silver(unmarked) badge for the Indian Military Nursing Service.Founded in 1926 for Indian Troops Hospitals, the badge features an imperial crown to the centre of a voided cross.To a band on the outside edge Is Indian Army Nursing Service.This has a pin back fixing with safety catch and may be a collar badge rather than a tippet badge.Height 26mm read more
Royal Air Force,Nurse Training school
Another of these popular composite relief badges for the Nurse Training School of the RAF.It features the winged Caduceus within a wreath on a sky blue background.In a generally good condition,pin and clasp present but loose .Marked to rear F2844155 SACW Smythe A.Height 32mm read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve,pair of white metal collar badges
An original pair of white metal collar badges for Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve.They feature the Letter R for Reserve within a voided centre topped by an Imperial crown.Around the edge is Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve.Both have twin lugs with a split pin fixing.Height 25mm Good condition and getting more difficult to find(particularly as... read more