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.
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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

British Red Cross Society County Badge,Stafford

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 Stafford.Height 48mm Condition is fair with minor enamel loss at the base of stafford.no ...  read more

Code: 52871

Hellingly /Royal Free Hospitals,GNC,RCN Group

A group of 4 badges awarded to the same nurse.
The first is from the Hellingly Hospital(formerly the East Sussex County Asylum),for RMN training.It features the six martlets from the Sussex crest.Condition is good, pin and clasp are intact.Makers mark for Toye & Co London.Engraved for Joan Coombes 1961-62 Hallmarked for London 1969.Height 31mm
The Second is a silver and enamel bad...  read more

Code: 52085

The St John Ambulance Association,Silver Member badge, and two exam bars

A silver members badge for the St John Ambulance Association with two re-examination bars, also in silver .It is engraved to the rear 111573 Robert Gray. It also has two silver examination bars with matching numbers for 1908 and 1909
The medal is hallmarked for E&Co (Elkington & Co) Birmingham 1906.Height 43mm .The examination bars are hallmarked for 1907 and 1909 respectively.  read more

Code: 52872

British Red Cross Technical Medal,Trained Nurse

A Technical badge for the British Red Cross Society with a scarce original Trained Nurse bar.The badges were introduced in 1914 and discontinued in 1966,and could be worn by members of Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications.This one is for a "Trained Nurse" which predates the later "State Registered Nurse".
The low issue number suggests that this may been issued prior...  read more

Code: 51765

British Red Cross Society County Badge,Devon

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 Devon.Height 48mm Condition is good.no Makers mark
Note postage is included withi...  read more

Code: 52870