Royal College of Nursing Activist Badges
Three different badges issued by the Royal College of Nursing to their activists for their roles. The RCN finally became a Union during the early 70s and first set up a series of workplace representatives known as Stewards.The first badge is based up the sunburst members badge with the addition of a bar bearing Steward.The introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 also legislated for... read more
London Jewish Hospital,silver Nurses Badge
A rare silver nurses badge from the London Jewish Hospital which was located at Stepney Green in the East End between 1917 and 1979.The badge takes the form of six pointed Star of David with a voided centre, with details in pale blue enamel.There n are several surface scratches and minor chips to the enamelling but the pin and clasp are intact with a safety chain applied.Height 27mm Hallmarke... read more
Royal British Nurses Association, bronze and silver members badges
A pair of badges from the Royal British Nurses Association to the same nurse, in bronze and silver versions.They feature the cross with central crown and cornered Rose,Thistle,Shamrock and Leek.The suspension bar bears the motto Steadfast and True. The rear on the bronze bears the members name Katherine M Hull and number 5879.This lady is recorded in the RBNA Directory as being registered June ... read more
Warrington District School of Nursing,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel badge from the Warrington District School of Nursing.This was based at the from the late 1970s to mid 1980s.The design consists of a red enamel Geneva cross fronted by a large disc with a stylised E&H forming an arrow.The hospital title appears on a blue band around the edge.Condition is very good with pin, clasp and safety roller catch all intact.Makers marks for Thomas Fa... read more
Enfield & Haringey School of Nursing,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel badge from the Enfield & Haringey School of Nursing.This was based at the North Middlesex Hospital from the late 1970s to mid 1980s.The design consists of a red enamel Geneva cross fronted by a large disc with a stylised E&H forming an arrow.The hospital title appears on a blue band around the edge.Condition is very good with pin, clasp and safety roller catch all intact.Mak... read more
St Georges Hospital ,Nurses badge
A small Brass button badge for Nurse training at St Georges Hospital when it was located at Hyde Park Corner London.It features St George slaying the dragon with the Hospital title to the rim.In good overall condition with pin & clasp in good condition.Makers mark JR Gaunt.Height 24mm read more
United Kingdom Nurses Registration Badge and miniature
These are examples of a privately purchased Nurses badge which is often mistakenly cited as being issued by the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing and Midwifery(UKCC) after 1983.When this body replaced the GNC for England & Wales it controversially decided not to issue a registration badge, despite much protest.A number of companies decided to fulfil this desire for a badge and came up ... read more
The British Red Cross Society, War Service Medal 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to members of the British Red Cross or its voluntary aid detachments who served in the UK between 4 August 1914 and 31 December 1919. Those who were eligible had to undertake at least 1,000 hours of unpaid service, or be ambulance drivers and bearers who gave 500 hours unpaid service. Between 41,000 and 42,000 medals were awarded.
The bronze medal features a Greek ... read more
WW1 County of Durham VAD Worker Medal
A medal for the County of Durham VAD Worker , on its original silk ribbon with a pin back suspension bar brooch in blue enamel.The rear is marked; Presented to 992 C Jones for services rendered during the European War 1914-1919.Height 64mm read more
Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust ,Glass paperweight
A glass paperweight etched with the original buildings of Chase Farm Hospital,Enfield.It bears the title for Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust.The hospital was recently redeveloped with parts of the old hospital being demolished except[ for the Highlands wing and Clock tower building.Good condition Width 94mm read more