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
General Service Medal,Canal Zone clasp,RAMC private J W Parkin
An original British Forces QE II issue Service Medal named to a Private J W Parkin, Royal Army Medical Corps.It bears the rare bar for Canal Zone, signifying service between 16th October 1951 and 19th October 1954 in the Suez canal zone.In good condition with swivel mount ,original ribbon with pin brooch fixing.Named to 22632928 Pte J W Parkin RAMC In its original box with felt tip annotation. read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, Rare Tippet with silver QAIMNSR medal
An original rare WW2 period nurses tippet for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve along with the original silver tippet badge/medal for 1942.
Whilst the standard QAIMNS tippet (or cape) was of a scarlet material, that of the Reserve was in grey with a scarlet edging.This tippet is made from a flannel type material and the scarlet edging has a small Alexandra Rose at th... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, Rare Tippet
An original rare WW2 period nurses tippet for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve.Whilst the standard QAIMNS tippet (or cape) was of a scarlet material, that of the Reserve was in grey with a scarlet edging.This tippet is made from a cotton material and the scarlet edging has a small Alexandra Rose at the back.In good overall condition with no signs of damage or holes.There i... read more
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 a slightly darker version than usual ,but there were several ma... read more
100.00 GBP