Leicester Royal Infirmary Nurses League Silver badge
A silver nurses badge for the Nurses League of the Leicester Royal Infirmary,dating to the 1920s.It features the intertwined initials of the Hospital topped by a scroll with their motto Unity and Honour and the year of its foundation 1903.In good condition barring a couple of small chips to the enamel and several surface scratches. Pin and catch intact.Engraved to rear Annie Wootton. Makers mar... read more
Moorhaven Hospital,Plymouth Silver Matron's Prize Medal
Opened in 1891 as the Plymouth Borough Asylum it became Plymouth Mental Hospital in 1918 and changed it's name once more upon joining the NHS in 1948 as Moorhaven Hospital.It finally closed in 1993.
This silver medal is from 1950 and was a Rare Matron's Prize.It features the hospital crest with the motto Res Sacra Miser-A Person in Misery is a sacred matter.In very good condition with th... read more
St Peter's Hospital for Stone,Covent Garden,Silver Nurses Badge
A Silver and Enamel Nurses badge for the Urological Nursing Course at the St Peter's Hospital which was located at 27 Henrietta Street,Covent Garden,London.The hospital closed in 1992 when services moved to the Middlesex Hospital.
The badge features the crossed keys of St Peter and the motto Infirmos Curate-Heal the Sick. Unfortunately this badge has received a knock at some stage leadin... read more
Liverpool School of Massage Silver Badge
A nice silver badge for the Liverpool School of Massage.It features the Liver Bird in relief.With pin and clasp intact.Marked Silver with makers marks for AB (Abrahall & Bint) I estimate that it dates prior to the 1920s. I am unsure where the school was based but it was possibly linked to one of the larger local hospitals.Height 30mm
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Goodmayes Hospital,Ilford Essex,Nurses badge
Originally opened in 1901 as the West Ham Borough Asylum,the hospital was renamed West Ham Mental Hospital in 1918,and Goodmayes Hospital after 1948.
This Chrome and enamel badge I believe dates to the 1950s and features the serpent and staff of the rod of Asclepius.Enamel in very condition,Pin,clasp and safety catch all in good working order.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent S... read more
Assorted Royal College of Nursing Members Badges
A quartet of badges from the Royal College of Nursing,These consist of the small sunburst and blue Rcn badges dating to the 60s and 70s,also the two early pattern hands designs.One is in the Red and Blue version but on brass,the other is the Rarer Blue hands design for use in Scotland.This was later discontinued when the RCN decided to standardise all the different Hands badges.Both of these la... read more
Irish War Hospital Supply Depot World War One Badge
A nice brass and enamel badge for the Irish War Hospital Supply Depot
The Irish War Hospital Supply Depot, based at 40 Merrion Square Dublin, provided supplies to hospitals treating wounded from the trenches. Some 2000 volunteers supply anything from bandages to life jackets. The depot would supply up to 15,000 items a week to hospitals.
In very good condition with enamel,pin and... read more
Leeds Eastern District School of Nursing Studies Silver Enrolled Nurse badge
A silver and enamel badge for State Enrolled Nurse training at the Leeds Eastern District School of Nursing.In good condition with enamel intact but with some surface wear.Pin,clasp and safety catch all in good order.
Hallmarked for Thomas Fattorini,Birmingham 1976.Height 31mm read more
Basildon & Thurrock District ,Enamel Nursing Badge
Another of the Essex gems,being a Nurses badge for the Basildon & Thurrock District School of Nursing.A two piece construction pendant badge in blue enamel and steel.It is excellent condition with pin and clasp intact.Unmarked to rear.50mm in height read more
Royal Eastern Counties Hospital Colchester Assistance Nurse Badge
A lovely brass and enamel badge from the Royal Eastern Counties Hospital in Colchester. For Assistant Nursing,later to become State Enrolled Assistant Nurses so probably dating to the late 1940s or early 50s.In excellent condition with pin and clasp intact.Unmarked to rear, Height 30mm read more