Lincoln County Hospital,Bronze Nurses Badge
A bronze metal and enamel Badge from the Lincoln County Hospital.It features the emblem from the arms of Lincoln,namely a shield with red cross and central Fleur de Lys.The hospital title is on a green enamel band to the edge.Good condition but with some very minor enamel damage to the edges,pin and clasp good.Unmarked to rear Height 28mm read more
45.00 GBP
Baguley & Wythenshawe Hospitals Manchester,nurses badge
A brass and enamel badge from the Baguley & Wythenshawe Hospitals.Originally an Infectious Diseases Hospital and Sanatorium it was absorbed into the NHS in 1948 and became Wythenshawe Hospital. The design consists of integrated monograms for for SM & CM H (possibly South Manchester and ? Central Manchester Hospitals) Condition is good with pin clasp and safety roller catch all good.Height 22mm ... read more
Hertfordshire Voluntary Aid Detatchment, WW1 period badge
A small brass and enamel badge for the Herts Voluntary Aid Detatchment.Founded in 1909 to provide civilian nursing assistance to Military personnel in the event of conflict. They were probably most active during the First and Second World Wars.This is one of the county badges issued for the Hertfordshire VAD.It consists of a central figure of a Hart in a voided centre with the title on a red en... read more
Providence Hospital St Helens,Nurses Badge
A scarce nurses badge from from the Providence Free Hospital St Helens.The Providence was founded by Mother Magdalen Taylor and her community of religious sisters calling themselves ‘The Poor Servants of the Mother of God’. She had served as a nurse in the Crimea, working with Florence Nightingale.
The shield shaped badge contains the monogram PHMG(Providence Hospital Mother of God?).Th... read more
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State Certified Midwife ,Badge with original Neck chord
An original Midwives badge from the 1920s. Generally in very good condition barring a minor ding to the enamel at the rim by the E of Midwife. It features it's original Neck chord and is named to J.C.Summers 73618 25.2.28. A popular badge in very good condition barring some surface rubbing.Height 50mm
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Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport,School of Midwifery,midwife's badge
A chromed metal and enamel badge for the Stepping Hill School of Midwifery.There had been Midwifery training at the hospital since 1929 but this pattern of badge was introduced in 1977.The lozenge shape represents womanhood, with the upper triangle bearing the seal of the Health Authority, containing a white Geneva cross on which is a rod of Asclepius.The two circles with wavy lines represent w... read more
West Herts Hospital Sisters and Nurses League of Welcome,Members badge.
A base metal and enamel badge for the nurses league of the West Herts Hospital. Watford. It bears a cloaked figure with a lamp (I believe representing Florence Nightingale) within a laurel wreathe.Around the edge on a blue enamel band is West Herts Hospital Sisters and Nurses League of Welcome.Unity and Service are on two scrolls on either side.Condition is generally good with pin and clasp int... read more
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Huddersfield School of Nursing,Silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge for the Huddersfield School of Nursing.The design features two shields bearing the arms of Huddersfield and the Red cross below a white rose of Yorkshire.Below this is a blue shield bearing Huddersfield School of Nursing.On either side this is flanked by a flaming torch.Condition is good with pin and clasp intact.Marked for Joan Wrigley 4.9.72 - 8.11.75 Silver h... read more
Bury School of Nursing,Nurses badge.
A brass and enamel Nurses badge from the Bury School of Nursing.The design features the coat of arms of the Borough. Condition is generally good although pin has been lost and a temporary replacement is in situ( I would advise against this being worn without an appropriate repair) Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent street Birmingham.height 31mm read more
Western Hospital Doncaster,Nurses Badge
A brass and enamel nurses badge from the Doncaster Western Hospital. This was originally the Doncaster Poor Law Workhouse but became a Geriatric and Maternity hospital after 1948 before it was eventually demolished in 1974.This badge dates to the late 1950s/early 60s and features the castle from the city's coat of arms.Condition is good although pin is slightly bent.Scratched to rear is K Oake... read more