Miss Gwyneth Ceris Jones, Matron of the Westminster Hospital and the London Hospital, Nightingale hospital badge and other items

A selection of Badges and photographs relating to the career of Miss Gwyneth Ceris Jones who
Born in Bangor Wales in 1906, Gwyneth trained at St Thomas's Hospital from 1927-1930 gaining the Honour certificate of the Nightingale School of Nursing in September 1931. She excelled in teaching and administrative duties and undertook Sisters duties in the Children's Medical wards, her bedside...  read more

Code: 54708

Frenchay Health Authority School of Nursing, Brass and enamel nurses Badge

A Nurses badge from the Frenchay School of Nursing in Bristol, unusually in brass rather than white metal .It features stylised hands clutching a lamp of learning in front of the ship and castle emblems from Bristol's coat of arms.The badge appears to be a mis-strike ,in that it has not been struck centrally with loss of bead edging to lower side. The enamel is is in good condition .Pin and rol...  read more

Code: 54709

Torquay Torbay Hospital,Nurses pendant badge

A bronze pendant badge for nurse training at Torbay hospital. The suspension bears Torquay and the medal has the arms of Torquay Borough Council which features a Galleon reflect the nautical heritage of the area. The motto Salus et Felicitas -Health and Happiness is also taken from the arms.
The reverse features a Geneva cross with the legend Torbay Hospital and the motto Pro Informis La...  read more

Code: 54710

City of Bristol Asylum,Silver MPA Prize Medal

A rare silver prize medal for Proficiency In Mental Nursing awarded by the City of Bristol Asylum.The design of the cross replicates that of the Medico Psychological Association under whose auspices early Mental Nurse Training in the UK was regulated.In this case the figure of Psyche has been replaced by the arms of the City of Bristol.The medal is suspended from a black and white striped Silk ...  read more

Code: 52380

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing, Silver Nurses Badge

A 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
The badge it...  read more

Code: 54707

York County Hospital, Nurses badge

An early brass and enamel badge for York County Hospital. The design features a white enamel Rose of Yorkshire on which a shield bearing the cross of St George emblazoned with five lions, the emblem of York. The Blue border bears the legend York County Hospital in old English lettering. Generally good condition but with some enamel damage as pictured , however the clasp is damaged and therefor...  read more

Code: 54706

City Hospital York, Silver Nurses Badge

Another one of the many different badges issued for Nurse Training in the Hospitals of York. This is a silver and enamel badge for the City Hospital York.The design features a silvered Greek cross with an imposed central shield bearing a St Georges cross associated with York. A Sword and Sceptre are placed diagonally behind the shield.A Red border bears the legend City Hospital York. Good overa...  read more

Code: 54705

The National Nursery Nurse Training Board, Silver Nursery Nurse Badge

A silver and enamel badge for the National Nursery Examination Board.In excellent condition, pin & clasp are all good.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Silver hallmarks for TF Birmingham 1966.Height 29mm  read more

Code: 54704

Royal Free Nurses League, Silver Nurses Badge

A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Royal Free Hospital Nurses League, as originally issued between 1910 &1960.Featuring the original design which bore the Coronet.

Condition good with one small chip to the tip of the right arm and some minor scratches to the enamels pictured .Pin and clasp intact, Named to Mabel Hooper. Hallmarked for GJH &C Birmingham 1941.Height 30mm  read more

Code: 54703

Nightingale School of Nursing St Thomas's Hospital,Cased Silver Nurses Badge(Muriel Edwards)

Another silver and enamel nurses badge from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing of St Thomas' Hospital with it's contemporary original leather presentation case.Demand for these remains high
The enamel on this badge is in excellent condition with no damage to the tips.
The pin, and clasp are intact but the safety roller catch is missing and needs to be replaced. It is engra...  read more

Code: 54702