Fir Vale Hospital Sheffield,Nurses Badge
A brass metal nurses badge from the Fir Vale Hospital Sheffield. I believe that this version may be for Enrolled Nurse training.It features a plain metal Greek cross upon which are ribbons forming a circle.To the centre is a Lamp of Learning.The top ribbon bears the initials for FVH, the lower Sheffield.Good condition throughout with pin and clasp intact.Marked to rear Fattorini & Sons Sheffie... read more
Silver Scrolls Two Piece Nurses Buckle, Mappin & Web Sheffield 1899b
A large hallmarked silver two piece Belt buckle in an ornate scroll design as pictured.In good condition with clasp and belt loops intact.Hallmarked for Sheffield 1899 makers M&W (Mappin & Webb) Width 112mm Height 68mm read more
William Tuke Medal,The Retreat York,Mental Nursing Prize
A large and impressive bronze medal for Proficiency in Mental Nursing, from the Retreat Hospital in York.This was founded by William Tuke, in 1796 as a private Asylum for Quakers and went on to pioneer many innovative treatments for mental illness.
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Measuring 47mm by 33mm,the medal face bears an image of William Tuke,Founded the Retreat... read more
Silver Plated Nurses belt buckle, star design
A two piece nurses belt buckle in EPNS( Electroplated Nickel Silver).It features a number of scroll motifs with an eight pointed star to back section .Width 95mm Height 59mm.Good condition with clasp and belt loops intact. read more
Queen Elizabeth College of Health Care Studies Birmingham
An enamelled nurses badge from the Queen Elizabeth College of Nursing & Health Studies in Birmingham.Excellent condition, pin and clasp good,Unmarked to rear.Height 40mm read more
Norfolk College of Nursing & Midwifery,Nurses Badge
An enamelled badge for the Norfolk College of Nursing & Midwifery.The central motif features a number of emblems which have featured on the earlier Nursing schools of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals.Good condition with some minor wear.The pin clasp may be a replacement.Makers marks for Fattorini Birmingham Height 32mm read more
The Birmingham College of Nurse Education, silver Nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from the Birmingham College of Nurses Education.The design features a compass like arrow pointing towards the North East,but I am unsure of the significance of this, unless anyone knows? Excellent condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all good.Silver hallmarks for TK&S(Toye Kenning & Spencer) Birmingham 1992.Height 32mm read more
West Pennine College of Health Studies,Nurses Badge
A chrome metal and enamel badge from the West Pennine College of Health Studies.This was an amalgamation of the Oldham,Bury & Rochdale Schools of Nursing in 1988.I believe the badge dates from the early 1990s.In excellent condition with no enamel damage .Pin clasp and safety roller catch are all good.Makers mark for Fattorini .Height 32mm
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Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, nurses badge
A chrome and enamel nurses badge from the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton.The design features a shield in a voided centre.It bears the arms of the hospital which incorporate the Martlets of Sussex,the two Dolphins of Brighton and a royal crown and Rose.Below this is the motto Orando Laborando-By Work and By Prayer.Condition is very good with pin, clasp and safety roller catch all good.Ma... read more
Darlington Health Authority Midwifery Training Badge
An unusual Triangular Midwives badge from the Darlington Health Authority.The central motif is an eight pointed star, which I assume represents the Star of Bethlehem.The isle Darlington Health Authority Midwifery training appears on a blue band around the edge. Very good condition, pin,clasp and safety roller catch are all good.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Height 2... read more