Royal College of Midwives, post 1947 badge

A members badge for the Royal College of Midwives.Founded as the Midwives Institute in 1881 it became the College of Midwives in 1941 and the RCM in 1947 after gaining it's Royal Charter.This pattern of badge was in use from then until 1967 when the design changed again.This design features the Pomegranate tree from the College arms, known as a symbol of fertility. This is above the date 1881 ...  read more

Code: 52490

Miller General Hospital Greenwich,SEN Nurses Badge

A Heavy enamelled composite badge for the Miller General Hospital in Greenwich .This badge depicts a central motif of a snake wound around a trident,rather like a nautical version of the Caduceus This is on a central boss with the Hospital title around the edge.Behind this is a Navy blue pattee cross on a pale blue enamel background.Condition good, pin and clasp good.Unmarked to rear.I believe...  read more

Code: 52488

Enfield & Haringey School of Nursing,Chace Wing,Nurses badge

A base metal and enamel pendant badge from the Enfield and Haringey School of Nursing.The suspension bar identifies it as being for the Chace Wing,previously the Chase Farm Hospital which came part of the Health Authority after 1974.The design consists of an enamelled Greek cross with scrolls to the quarters,The centre bears a stylised E and H resembling an arrow and this hangs from a gold colo...  read more

Code: 52487

Ophthalmic Nursing Board,Diploma SRN Nurses badge

First presented in 1976,the Badge given out by the Ophthalmic Nursing Board features the Geneva red cross upon which an eye is placed centrally,this is surrounded by the title ONB in Blue with the word Diploma for State Registered Nurses and in Green with the word Proficiency for State Enrolled Nurses.Good condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all intact,some surface scratches.Makers...  read more

Code: 52486

Hill End Hospital Medal For Proficiency In Mental Nursing,St Albans

A brass Mental Nurses Prize medal for the Hill End Hospital St Albans.Awarded by the Hertfordshire County Council.The medal ,which is suspended from an original blue and white striped silk ribbon,bears the image of Pandora above Hill End Hospital Medal.Around the edge is written" As Ye Have Received The Gift So Minister To Others" To the reverse are the arms of Hertfordshire County Council ab...  read more

Code: 52485

Lambeth Hospital,Nurses badge

A brass and enamel nurses badge from the Lambeth Hospital.The oval badge has the Christian Lamb of Bethlehem to the centre on a red background.The hospital title appears on a white band around the edge.Some damage in the form of enamel loss to the top edge and signs of stress marks to the enamel.Pin is an old temporary repair.Makers marks for Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham.Heigh...  read more

Code: 52484

St Mary's Hospital Paddington,School of Midwifery,Midwifes badge

A white metal midwives badge from the St Mary's Hospital Paddington School of Midwifery.It features the Madonna and Child from the Hospitals seal below the latin RESTITUUNTER  read more

Code: 52482

Epsom & Kingston College of Nursing & Midwifery,nurses badge

Enamel and Bronzed badge for the combined Epsom and Kingston College of Nursing and Midwifery.This dates to the early 1990s.The design features the twin emblems of the horses head and the swan from the respective areas.In very good condition.Pin & clasp good but safety roller is missing Makers mark for Fattorini 0121 236 1307.Height 30mm
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Code: 52481

The Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses,Early Physiotherapy Badge

A brass and enamel badge for the Incorporated Society of Trained Masseuses.Founded in 1894 and incorporated in 1900,the organisation went on to become the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
The lozenge shape badge features the initials ISTM within a blue enamel border bearing the organisation title and the dates 1894 and 1900.Below this is a red ribbon with the motto Digna Sequens- Fo...  read more

Code: 52479

Fulham Hospital "Penny" Nurses Pendant Badge

Originally the Fulham Workhouse Infirmary,it was renamed Fulham Hospital in 1925.The hospital finally closed in 1973 when the Charing Cross Hospital was relocated to the Fulham site.
This large bronze pendant badge features the Madonna & Infant and the motto Famam Extendere Factis- Extend Reputation Through Deeds. Good overall condition,pin and clasp intact.Named to the rear M M Fillery ...  read more

Code: 52478