City University St Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery,Silver Nurses Badge

A silver and enamel Nurse's badge from this famous School of Nursing.First awarded in this pattern from 1998 this badge is in near mint condition.It carries hallmarks for Birmingham 1997 and makers marks for Thomas Fattorini. Height 35mm  read more

Code: 53028

The Jersey Group of Hospitals,Nurses badge

One of my favourite badges( I trained there!) .A white metal and enamel nurses badge from the Jersey Group of Hospitals.Consisting of the General,Maternity ,Overdale and St Saviours Hospitals, this version post dates mine as being from the 1980s. The central design features a red shield with three leopards, the arms of the State of Jersey,being very similar to the arms of Normandy.This is topp...  read more

Code: 53027

Royal Victoria Infirmary,Newcastle on Tyne. Nurses Silver 1911 Coronation commemorative Medal

A rare silver commemorative medal awarded to nurses at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle on Tyne to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on June 23rd 1911.This one of approximately 126 such medals which were presented to the nursing staff at the Infirmary by a generous benefactor at the time of the coronation.The St Cuthbert cross is of plain silver and is engraved on t...  read more

Code: 52954

Chalmers Hospital Edinburgh,Selkirk Glass Paperweight

A selkirk glass paperweight bearing the badge of the Chalmers Hospital Edinburgh with the dates 1936-2006. I believe this may relate to the school of Nursing belonging to the Hospital but would welcome confirmation? No chips or flaws ,a nice heavy piece.  read more

Code: 52935

Territorial Army Nursing Service, Assorted Insignia.

A card mounted with several items of insignia relating to the Territorial Army Nursing Service. Initially formed as the Territorial; force Nursing service in 1908 it was reorganised in 1921 to become the Territorial Army Nursing service. The items are a silver (not marked) tippet badge featuring the crossed AAs of Queen Alexandra from its original ribbon.A rare large cap badge and two collar...  read more

Code: 53026

Territorial Force Nursing Service,assorted insignia.

A number of items relating to the British Army Territorial Force Nursing Service.Founded in 1908 to supplement the existing military services, nurses with more than three years experience could volunteer to man emergency hospitals in the event of war.Nearly 3000 nurses were available to serve in 1914 and by the end of the war over 8000 nurses had served in the TFNS.
The items consist of...  read more

Code: 53025

Two Piece Silver Plated belt Buckle,? London Jewish Hospital

An interesting, but as of yet, unidentified Nurses silver plated belt buckle.It takes the form of a central motif of The six pointed Star of David of the Jewish faith.This is attached to a lip/eye shape base edged
with an oak leaf border.The same base also features on the buckle of the Westminster Hospital Buckle so we may assume the same maker.This may relate to the London Jewish Hospi...  read more

Code: 53024

Society of Chiropodists, silver gilt badge 1960s

A silver gilt and enamel badge for the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists.Having gone through a number of changes of name it is currently known as the Royal College of Podiatry,
see;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Chiropodists_and_Podiatrists
This pendant badge features the arms of the society, granted in 1946 with the motto Post Curam Otium-Ease after care. Very good ...  read more

Code: 53023

College of Nursing,silver Members badge

Another College of Nursing members badge, this one being attributable to a specific nurse.Featuring the letters C and N in silver on a blue enamel background with the title The College of Nursing Founded MCMXVI (1916)around the rim.The Rose,Thistle,Leek and Shamrock emblems feature at each quarter.
To the rear it features the registration number of the design and the membership number 45...  read more

Code: 53022

Victoria Hospital Wynberg South Africa,Nurses badge

A brass and enamel nurses badge from the Victoria Hospital Wynberg.Located in the southern suburbs of Cape Town South Africa,the hospital is still in operation today but I believe this badge may date to the 1960s. The design features the hospitals crest being a shield, with cross, on which a hand holds a flaming torch.Below this is a scroll with Progress.Some scratches but generally good condi...  read more

Code: 53021