Guild of Nurses Badge
The Guild of Nurses was set up in 1937 as part of the National Union of County Officers(NUCO).In direct competition to the more "establishment" Royal College of Nursing it fought to improve working pay and conditions for Nurses,particularly those employed by the LCC.In 1938 a group of members,wearing masks to protect them from the Victimisation of their employers,marched through London,gaining ... read more
Shenley Hospital,Silver Mental Nurses badge
A superb silver and enamel badge for Shenley Hospital in Hertfordshire.One of the later County of Middlesex Mental Hospitals ,it only opened in 1934, in the villa design.The hospital finally closed in 1998 and the site has been redeveloped.The oval badge features a Hart on a green shield.This is in a voided centre with the Hospital name on a red band to the border.Excellent condition with minim... read more
General Nursing Council For Scotland,Enrolled Nurse,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel General Nursing Council For Scotland Enrolled Nurse badge.In good condition with only minor surface wear.Pin and clasp intact. Named to rear for M R Law 7543 .Makers marks for Hamilton & Inches E'Burgh.Silver hallmarks H&I Birmingham 1964
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St George's In The East Infirmary Training School For Nurses,cased silver Nurses Medal
A superb large silver Pendant Medal for the Nurse Training School of the St George's in the East Infirmary.Opened in 1871 as the Infirmary for the St George in the East Workhouse,in Wapping.The hospital had opened a Nurse Training school in 1893 and this medal was awarded in 1907.The pendant medal is suspended from a pin back brooch bearing the motto Fide Et Dextere- Faithfully and Skilfully. T... read more
Bridge of Earn Hospital, Nurses Badge
A Large white metal and enamel nurses badge from the Bridge of Earn Hospital in Perthshire.The central design features a stylised fountain.It very good condition with only minor surface scratches.Pin and clasp good.No Makers mark .Named to Agnes Campbell1962.Height 37mm read more
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
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
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
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
95.00 GBP
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