St Marys Infirmary Islington,Large Bronze Nurses badge

St Marys Infirmary Islington,Large Bronze Nurses badge
An extremely large and bronze Nurses badge for the St Mary Islington Infirmary.This was the Workhouse Infirmary on Highgate Hill which later became the Whittington Hospital.The design features the Madonna and Child.It went by this name between 1900 and 1930 and this badge dates to that period.The condition is good with mostl...  read more

Code: 52645

Little Plumstead Hospital near Norwich Early Nurses Badge

A small Chrome and enamel badge from Little Plumstead Learning Disabilities Hospital on the outskirts of Norwich.Opened as a Colony for Mental Defectives in 1930 it finally closed in the 1990s and much of the site is now derelict awaiting redevelopment.
This badge is ,I believe, the version awarded for RNMD training at the hospital in the 1940s or 50s.A different design is attributable t...  read more

Code: 50374

Hill View Hospital,Grantham.Nurses badge.

A chrome and enamel nurses badge from Hill View Hospital Grantham.The hospital was based in the former Workhouse buildings at Dysert road and was also used as a Maternity Hospital prior to its closure in the 1970s.This badge ,I believe, dates to the 1950s.
The design features the Chequer pattern taken from the Borough arms of Grantham.Good overall condition.Pin clasp and safety roller ca...  read more

Code: 52030

St Bartholomew's Hospital,Silver Nurses Buckle

A hallmarked silver Nurses belt buckle for St Bartholomew's Hospital London.Consisting of a slightly convex shield, it bears the arms of John Wakering, a master of the hospital in the 15th Century . In good overall condition although with moderate surface scratching, as pictured.The buckle is attached to a blue petersham belt with a matching clasp(for a 24 inch waist!!) Hallmarked for D&F (Deak...  read more

Code: 52880

9 carat Gold Sweetheart Brooch,Royal Army Medical Corps

A 9ct Gold and enamel Sweetheart Brooch bearing the regimental badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps.It bears the rod and serpent within a laurel wreath topped by a kings crown.This is above a blue enamel scroll which bears the motto In Arduis Fidelis.In excellent condition.Marked 9ct to rear.Width 51mm  read more

Code: 52879

Associate Royal Red Cross, ER II Military Nursing medal

A nice example of a Queen Elizabeth II Period medal of the Royal Red Cross,2nd class. Holders of this award are known as associates (Associate Royal Red Cross).The second class award was introduced in November 1915.Originally only awarded to female members of the Military services, it has only been awarded to men since 1976.
The medal is an enamelled silver Maltese cross with a central ...  read more

Code: 52878

Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Nurses Cape badge

A Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve formed in March 1897.It's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.
I recommend the site; https://boerwarnurses.com/...  read more

Code: 52200

British Red Cross Society Practical Child Welfare

An enamelled pin back badge for the BRCS for Practical Child Welfare.Excellent condition.makers mark for JR Gaunt.Height 33mm  read more

Code: 52877

British Red Cross Society County Badge,Lincolnshire

An enamelled pendant "County " badge from the British Red Cross Society.They consist of a standard badge of the Red Cross on a white shield with The British Red Cross Society written on the red enamel border to the edge.The pin back suspension bar bears the county or area name.This one is for the County Of Lincolnshire.Height 48mm Condition is good. Makers mark for JR Gaunt London,Inscribed for...  read more

Code: 52876

The St John Ambulance Association, miniature silver Member badge, and 25 assorted exam bars

A miniature silver members badge for the St John Ambulance Association with a number of matching re-examination bars, in silver, base metal and bronze .It is engraved to the rear 383235 William Stewart. It also has seven silver, seven white metal and eleven Bronze examination bars with matching numbers for years from 1935 to 1960(except for 1947)
The medal is hallmarked for E&Co (Elking...  read more

Code: 52875