General Lying In Hospital London,Midwifery badge
Opened in 1767,the General Lying In Hospital was located on York Road Lambeth and was to eventually become the Maternity Branch of St Thomas' Hospital,before it's closure in 1971.The building still survives as part of the Premier Inn.
This pendant badge, which is unusual in that it is in white metal, consists of a pin back suspension bar bearing GLIH(General Lying In Hospital) from this ... read more
Glasgow Victoria Infirmary,School of Nursing silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel "Puma" nurses badge from the Glasgow Victoria Infirmary.It's two piece composite design features the Puma ( taken from a moulding on the external wall of the Hospital) on a Scottish saltire cross, within a band containing the hospital name.The condition of the enamel is generally good but with enamel loss between Glasgow and Victoria,as pictured.Pin, clasp and catch are all ... read more
50.00 GBP
The Borough Hospital,Southampton silver Nurses badge
A lovely silver and enamel nurses badge for the Borough Hospital Southampton.Originally the Incorporation (Workhouse) Infirmary at Shirley Warren, it was renamed the Borough Hospital in 1930.This pattern of training school badge featured the central crest of the coat of arms of Southampton.It later changed to the design of the Hampshire rose .excellent condition with only minor wear and surface... read more
National Asylum Workers Union,members badge
A rare members badge for the National Asylum Workers Union.Founded in 1910,The new union’s slogan, “All for one and one for all: thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”, was adopted early on at the same meeting, at the Boar’s Head Hotel, Preston, on 24 September 1910, at which the union was named. The first half of the slogan can be seen on the union’s badge.
By July 1912, the NAWU had... read more
Southampton Group Hospitals,Lymington Hospital Nurses badge
A rare silver plated and enamel pendant badge for Nurse Training at Lymington Hospital,part of the Southampton Hospitals Group.The medal is in the shape of the rose of Hampshire with a central Lamp of Learning in light green enamel.Southampton Group Hospitals appears in red enamel around the edge and the pin back bar brooch bears Lymington in green enamel.The pin and clasp are good and the bar... read more
Knowle Hospital PTS Fareham Hampshire,Mental Nurses badge
A chrome and enamel Mental Nurses badge from Knowle Hospital, one of 3 different variants of those awarded.The Hampshire County Lunatic Asylum opened in 1852 at Fareham and eventually closed in 1996.The badge bears a shield with the three roses of Hampshire topped by a nurses lamp of learning.This is edged by a blue enamel garter belt upon which is Known Hospital Preliminary Training School.In ... read more
50.00 GBP
Knowle Hospital Fareham Hampshire,Mental Nurses badge
A chrome and enamel Mental Nurses badge from Knowle Hospital .The Hampshire County Lunatic Asylum opened in 1852 at Fareham and eventually closed in 1996.The shield shaped badge bears the Red Rose of Hampshire above a scroll bearing the Hospital name.In very good condition, the pin has been professionally replaced.Makers marks for Vaughtons Ltd B.Ham.Height 36mm
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50.00 GBP
General Hospital Jersey,Silver Nursing badge
An interesting silver and enamel fob badge for the General Hospital Jersey . This is the fob medal from a pendant badge which has lost its suspension bar. The central motif is the shield of the Jersey coat of arms.
This is the pattern of badge in use during the 1950s and 60s and this particular badge is hallmarked for 1959. Condition is worn but with no major enamel loss. The suspension ... read more
Essex Area Health Authority Harlow District,Silver Nurses Badge( Blue)
A Silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Harlow Health District of the Essex Area Health Authority.Established in 1974 under the NHS Reorganisation Act of 1973,it was itself replaced by the later West Essex Health Authority in 1982.This is one of three variants issued for the different branches of Nurse training during that 8 year period.
The design features a pair of hands denoting Car... read more
Essex Area Health Authority Harlow District,Silver Nurses Badge (Mauve)
A Silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Harlow Health District of the Essex Area Health Authority.Established in 1974 under the NHS Reorganisation Act of 1973,it was itself replaced by the later West Essex Health Authority in 1982.This is one of three variants issued for the different branches of Nurse training during that 8 year period.
The design features a pair of hands denoting Car... read more