University of Keele, District Nurse Course badge
A base metal and enamel badge from the Keele University in Staffordshire,for their District Nurse Course.The design features the arms of the university in gold on a navy blue enamel background.Condition is very good with pin clasp and safety roller catch all in good order.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Height 35mm read more
Royal College of Nursing,Members Dress Badge
A base metal and enamel original, post 1975, version of the members dress badge of the Royal College of Nursing.(Note; for current members of the RCN a similar but plasticised enamel version is available from membership services at the RCN more cheaply) .
The shield bears a sun and three stars symbolising day and night.This is topped by an open book and roman lamp symbolising learning an... read more
Acton Hospital,Silver Nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from Acton Hospital.The design features an oak tree sapling with acorns in a blue and white enamel design,The Hospital title appears on a white band around the edge.Some damage to areas of the enamel particularly to the lower edge.Pin and clasp looks to be a more recent addition but in good order. Looks to be named for Eileen Anne Edwards 1929-1933, marked Sterl... read more
Old Manor Hospital Salisbury,State Enrolled Nurse(Mental) badge
A Brass & Enamel Badge for The Old Manor Hospital Salisbury.Originally the largest private asylum in England it was taken into the NHS,closing in 2003. See; http://salisburyhealthcarehistory.uk/old-manor-hospital/
This badge is of a brass and enamel construction,similar to the RMN chrome version .It features a shield which has the spire of Salisbury Cathedral(well loved by Russians!) and... read more
Royal Free Hospital Nurses League,Silver Nurses Badge
A Nice silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Royal Free Hospital Nurses League, as issued from between 1960 and 1974.Featuring the Lion clutching the shield bearing the letters RFH,it replaced the original design which bore the Coronet.
http://www.leagueofroyalfreenurses.co.uk/badge.htm
Condition very good with no enamel loss although some surface scratches are present.Pin and c... read more
Nursing Badge set Aberdeen/Dundee,Elizabeth Mellis Wilson
A group of items belonging to one nurse,Elizabeth Mellis Wilson.
They consist of a badge for the Aberdeen City Hospital which features an enamelled cross with flowering swags to the voided quarters.It bears the initials ACH and the motto of Aberdeen "Bon Accord".Condition is good with no enamel damage however the pin is extremely loose.It is named to the rear for Elizabeth Mellis July 19... read more
Two Piece Silver Nurses Belt Buckle,Thomas Hayes Birmingham 1898
A small but pretty Victorian silver Nurses belt buckle.The two piece design features leaves, flowers and scrolls.Condition is good with clasp and belt loops intact and in good order.Width 97mm Height 48mm.Hallmarked to face for TH(Thomas Hayes), Birmingham 1898. read more
Royal Navy Medical Services Gold and Seed Pearl Sweetheart brooch
A sweetheart brooch in 9 carat gold with seed pearls depicting a Rod of Asclepius topped by a Naval crown.This represented the Royal Navy Medical Services prior to the recent introduction of a new emblem.Height 26mm Good condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all good.Marked to rear JWE (J W Evans) Hallmark for 9ct .375 Birmingham 1990 read more
Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester, Nurses Badge
A white metal and enamel Nurses badge from the RHCH in Winchester.It features a red enamel St Georges cross in a voided centre with a Silver Hampshire Rose to it's centre.The hospital title is written in blue enamel on a silver border.At the top is a silver Queen Victoria's crown.In Good condition with pin and clasp good. Unmarked to rear.Height 34mm
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Western Infirmary Glasgow School of Nursing Silver Nurses Badge
A large silver and enamel badge from the Glasgow Western Infirmary School of Nursing.Featuring a shield topped by the Lamp of Learning over a Scottish thistle.The shield is halved with the left side bearing the Rod of Asclepius a V I and a thistle.The right side bears the arms of Glasgow.Generally good condition with majority of enamel intact(some loss to pattern on rim but this seems common wi... read more