Royal College of Radiologists ,9 carat Gold brooch

A superb 9ct gold pin back bar badge for the Royal College of Radiologists.The design features the crest from the arms of the college(granted in 1961), namely an arm arising from flames clutching thunderbolts. width 51mm height 15mm.Very good condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all good.Makers mark is indistinct but hallmarked 375 Birmingham 1981.In its original lined fitted case w...  read more

Code: 53517

Antique Two Piece Silver Nurses Ribbon Bow Belt Buckle,SJ London

A two piece silver belt buckle.It takes the form of ornate ribbons in the a bow with flowers and leaves.Dimensions width 86mm Height 62mm.Hallmarks for SJ (Samuel Jacob)London .No date letter but likely to be between 1892-1910.Good condition with belt loops and clasp in good order.  read more

Code: 53524

Preston District School of Nursing,Silver Nurses badge

A silver and enamel Nurses badge for the Preston District School of Nursing.The oval badge has three red Roses of Lancashire to the top half above the Lamb and PP taken from the arms of Preston.This represents the lamb of St Wilfred the patron saint of Preston.The PP denotes Princeps Pacis-Prince of Peace.In excellent condition with no enamel damage.Pin clasp and safety roller catch are all goo...  read more

Code: 53522

St Pancras Infirmary, silver Nurses badge

An early silver nurses badge from the St Pancras Infirmary.Originally the Infirmary serving the St Pancras Workhouse, it was so overcrowded a second Infirmary building to the north was built.These become known as St Pancras Infirmary South and North.The North infirmary was later renamed Highgate Hospital and the South St Pancras Hospital(in 1920).The design features an image of the young Saint ...  read more

Code: 53521

Registered Fever Nurse Scotland, silver nurses badge

A nice clean example of a Registered Fever Nurse for Scotland silver badge.Good enamel saltire with some surface scratches. Pin and clasp good.Marked to the rear J c Donaldson Duplicate E22337,Makers marks Brook Edinburgh.Hallmarks for Birmingham 1963
The recipient was Jeannie Coventry Donaldson (nee Banks) who was registered on 26/3/36, having trained at the Knightswood Hospital Glasgow...  read more

Code: 53519

Registered Mental Nurse Scotland,silver Nurses 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.Marked for Brook E'Burgh hallmarked for Birmingham 1949. Engraved C McRitchie C25548. This is Christina McRitchie who is shown as having gained her RMPA certificate on 5/48 but with no location given.  read more

Code: 53518

Preston Royal Infirmary School of Nursing/GNC pair

A pair of badges awarded to the same nurse.The first is a silver and enamel badge from the Royal Infirmary Preston School of Nursing.In very good condition if features a crowned blue enamel shield bearing three lions above scrolls featuring the hospital name.Pin and clasp are good.Named to the rear Barbara Phillips 1948-52,hallmarks for TJS (Thomas James Skelton)Chester 1950.Height 35mm
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Code: 51982

Two Piece Silver Wire work Nurses Buckle,IE Birmingham 1891

An antique silver two piece Nurses belt buckle with indistinct hallmarks for ?IE Birmingham 1891.the silver wire work design features circles and swirls Dimensions width 83mm Height 58mm.Good condition with belt loops and clasp intact .Hallmarked to front ,IE(?)Birmingham r 1891  read more

Code: 53511

Priorsdean Hospital Portsmouth,Nurses badge

A rare pressed metal and enamel nurses badge from Priorsdean Hospital Portsmouth.The hospital was the Isolation Hospital for Portsmouth.and was originally named Milton Hospital until the 1930s.I believe this badge would have been awarded for Registered Fever Nurse Training.
The art deco inspired design features a Lamp of Learning with the star and crescent motif of Portsmouth on an ename...  read more

Code: 51904

World War Two Far East Campaign Group to a VAD Nurse.

A rare collection of items relating to the war service and later Nursing career of a VAD nurse who served in Burma.
They consist of ;
1)a swing mounted trio of service medals, being the 1939-45 Star,The Burma Star and the War Medal 1939-45.Unnamed as issued.
2)Pin back Medal ribbon bar for the two stars, rather faded.
3)British Red Cross Society. A pair of brass shou...  read more

Code: 53004