Western Leeds District Leeds General Infirmary,silver nurses badge
Another of the many Leeds Nursing badge variants with similar designs.This one is for the Western Leeds District ,Leeds General Infirmary.The design has a Maltese cross in white enamel to the centre of which is blue roundel bearing the white rose of Yorkshire.Condition is very good with enamel excellent.Pin, clasp and safety roller catch are all good.Silver hallmarks for T&S Birmingham 1984.En... read more
Royal Medical Psychological Association, Silver gilt Past Presidents medal
A Rare silver gilt medal issued by the Royal Medico Psychological Association, later to become the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The MPA gained its Royal Charter and coat of arms in 1926 and this medal features those arms in enamel. It appears that these were issued to those past presidents still alive in 1927.Drop with ribbon 85mm height to suspension ring 43mm
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Canadian Patriotic Fund,War Service badge.For Nursing Overseas
A rare Canadian brass and enamel badge from the First World War.Issued by the Canadian Patriotic Fund, a national charity from 1914 to 1919, the badge bears a shield bearing the union flag.Above this is War Service and below CPF .Around the sides of the shield is For Nursing Overseas.Good condition with no major damage. Pin and Clasp intact. Makers mark for TP Tansey Montreal and the number 30... read more
St Thomas's Hospital London, Almoners badge
A base metal and enamel pin back badge for an Almoner bearing the arms of St Thomas's Hospital London. The role of almoners was originally to support patients with helping to fund their treatment but after the advent of the NHS their role morphed into that of social workers.The institute of Almoners changed its name to the Institute of Social workers in 1964 . Good condition, pin and clasp inta... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, carved wooden box
A carved wooden box, probably from the second world war period, with the emblem of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service, the Dannebrog cross. In a nice condition with no significant damage, the hinged box looks to have been used as a cigarette box. At 170mm by 120mm, and 55mm tall with a domed top, it may have been a souvenir of service, probably in the Middle East. read more
The Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital, Silver Midwifery Badge
A lovely silver and enamel badge from The Glasgow Maternity Hospital. The badge was introduced in 1959 and was designed by the then Matron and staff.The oval design consists of a central blue enamel circle showing two white snowdrops,the first flowers of spring,depicting new life after the dark winter-Symbolic of new birth after pregnancy.On a pale blue band round the edge are ,at top,a represe... read more
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
A scarce silver and enamel nurses badge from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.The main mental hospital for the Lothian Region,originally called the Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum, the hospital opened in 1813.The badge features the motif of the castle gatehouse,with a hunting horn behind it.Enamel in good condition with minimal surface scratches.Pin,clasp and safety roller catch all in good order
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Glasgow Royal Infirmary Silver School of Physiotherapy
A silver and enamel badge from the Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Physiotherapy.Using a similar design to that of the School of Nursing,It depicts the snake of healing intertwined with a Thistle with the motto Auspice Caelo-By the Favour of Heaven.Good overall condition but with some minor surface scratches.Pin clasp and safety roller catch all good..Hallmarks for TF Birmingham 1976 Height 37mm read more
Two Piece Silver Nurses Belt Buckle,"Swallows" Henry Matthews 1898
A lovely two piece silver buckle with a design featuring swooping swallows amongst foliage and flowers.width 78mm Height 54mm.Good condition with belt loops and clasp all good.Hallmarked to the front for HM( Henry Matthews) Birmingham 1898. read more
St John Auxiliary Hospital Stebonheath Llanelly,First World War framed Remembrance scroll
A very rare honour scroll to a Private C Farr for his service at the St John Auxiliary Hospital at Stebonheath LLanelly during the First World War.Beautifully illustrated with several vignettes including a VAD, an ambulance and a wounded soldier, it is rather difficult to photograph because of the reflection of the glass.Mounted in its original dark wooden frame which measures 445mm by 345mm it... read more