Two piece Silver "Goddess head" Nurses buckle,

A nice solid two piece silver nurses buckle in a classical form.Each half has a central motif in the form of the head of a Greek/Roman Goddess surrounded by swirls and leaves.In good condition the clasp has recently been professionally repaired, belt loops are intact .Dimensions110mm by 63mm.Silver hallmarks to the front for DAB London 1991  read more

Code: 52709

Sussex Eye Hospital,silver nurses medal

A scarce first pattern nurses medal from the Sussex Eye Hospital.It features a Sun and its rays in a voided centre, above which is the latin motto Ad Lucem-To the Light.It is suspended from its original silk ribbon with a plain silver pin back brooch fitting.The pin has been professionally replaced. Hallmarks for SGS co Ltd (Sussex Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd) Birmingham 1946.Height 64mm  read more

Code: 52707

St Crispin Mental Hospital Northampton,Silver Nurses Long Service medal

A base metal and pendant Long Service medal for the St Crispin's Mental Hospital in Northampton.The design shows an aproned figure clutching the hammer and sheaf of corn symbolising the Industry and agriculture of the area.There is some surface wear to the zinc plated finish but condition is otherwise good.The pin and clasp are good .Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.H...  read more

Code: 52703

Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing

seven sided enamelled nurses badge for the Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing .First issued in 1974 it features a twisted plane tree with it's trunk bound to a post,an allusion to a splinted fracture.The badge became obsolete in 1983 with the formation of the UKCC.Good condition with minor surface scratches but retaining most of its plated finish .Pin and catch intact, safety chain in situ .Makers ...  read more

Code: 52700

Royal Medico Psychological Association,Silver members badge

A silver and enamel badge awarded by the Royal Medico-Psychological Association for Mental Nurse training .This organisation had been responsible for organising the training of Nurses in Asylums since 1890 and colonies since 1919.Later to become the Royal College of Psychiatrists it had been the only officially recognised qualification in Mental Nursing until 1921.
This pattern of badge,...  read more

Code: 52696

Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital,Nursing badges and fob watch set

A trio of items from the same nurse from the 1970s.
The first is a silver and enamel nurses badge from the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital.The central design features the Nurses Lamp of Learning within a laurel wreath.The hospital title is in silver on a blue enamel band around the edge.Good condition with only minor dings to the enamel and some surface rubbing.Pin and clasp good Mar...  read more

Code: 52690

Royal College of Nursing Dress badge plus SNA

A trio of badges for the Royal College of Nursing and student Nurses Association. They consist of the current pattern dress badge featuring the College's Coat of Arms.Condition is good.The second is the Student Nurses Association badge prior to its amalgamation with the RCN.The last is the small "Sunburst " Members badge from the 1960s and 70s.GFor condition see pictures.  read more

Code: 52694

Royal Army Medical Corps, Nurses/Sweetheart belt buckle

An unusual two piece buckle in pressed brass metal onto which the regimental badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps has been added in white metal.I believe this to be a souvenir/sweetheart piece from around the time of the First World War.I have been told that such pieces were often gifted by soldiers to the nurses caring for them and might carry the regimental badges of that soldier.Whilst I ha...  read more

Code: 52688

Prestwich Hospital,Mental Nurses Badge

A scarce silver plated and enamel badge for Mental Health Nursing at Prestwich Hospital Lancashire.It features a red rose of Lancashire on a silver background with a scroll above and below it bearing the hospital name.On a blue enamel band around the edge is the Latin motto Amino Et Fide-Courage and Faith .Condition is good with most plating remaining to finish.Pin and clasp good.Named to rear ...  read more

Code: 52691

Silver Two Piece Nurses Belt Buckle,Hallmarked MKM London 1999

A silver two piece Nurses buckle.Each half has a central motif of a flower and leaves on a background of scrolls.Condition is good with belt loops and clasp in good order. Width 90mm Height 56mm Refer to photographs for more detail  read more

Code: 52687