St John's Hospital For Diseases of the Skin

A rare nurses badge for the St John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin which was based in various location around Soho in London. See;http://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/stjohnsskin.html
Of composite brass and enamel two piece construction it depicts St John the Baptist with a lamb, imposed upon an enamel Red Cross with a voided centre.The blue band to the edge carries St John's Hospital For Dise...  read more

Code: 54212

Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve, silver Nurses Badge

Large and heavy Silver(not marked as such)Badge for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve formed in March 1897.It's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of conflict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.

The badge has issue number 258 .Unfortunat...  read more

Code: 54211

Bath School of Midwifery, Midwives badge

A chrome and enamel midwives badge from the Bath School of Midwifery.The circular badge has four devices taken from the previous Schools of Nursing which made up the group.Designed from a competition in the early 1980s,the badge has the coat of arms for Bath above the red Wyvern of Somerset,The blue swallow from the Orthopaedic Hospital Badges and the green cross from St Martins Hospital.There ...  read more

Code: 54210

Central Midwifes Board for Scotland,Chrome Midwives badge

A chromed metal badge from the Central Midwives Board for Scotland.This pattern was issued after 1962 after the Board was awarded their own coat of arms.The three birds are Oyster Catchers,birds associated with St Bride,the Scottish saint of fertility.The other bird is the Dove indicative of care and attention.The Thistle represents Scotland.
Condition is remarkably good with no damage t...  read more

Code: 54209

East Lancashire Foot Hospital,Staff badge

A rare enamelled badge for the East Lancashire Foot Hospital,The centre has the three Lions of England,a red rose of Lancashire and the Rod of Asclepius.the latin motto Doctrine Famam Augeat-Learning increases Reputation. Whilst several major cities would have a foot hospital this is the only such badge I have ever seen.Height 45mm.Condition is good with only minor enamel scratches.Makers mark ...  read more

Code: 54208

Stockport School of Nursing,Enrolled Nurses Badge

A base metal badge for Enrolled Nurse Training at the Stockport School of Nursing. The design features the emblem of the Health Authority,A Geneva cross with a Rod of Asclepius down the centre.To either arm are symbols for water representing the healing springs of Buxton.To each of the four quarters are a small crosslet.In good overall condition with no enamel damage, however the clasp and safe...  read more

Code: 54206

Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport, silver Nurses Badge

A silver and enamel nurses badge from the Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport.The oval badge has the coat of arms of Stockport within a laurel wreath.The hospital title appears around the edge.Good overall condition with pin and clasp intact
Unnamed , Makers mark for WEH Hallmarked Birmingham 1939 Height 38mm  read more

Code: 54205

Northampton General Hospital,nurses badge

he distinctive nurses pendant badge from Northampton General Hospital.The suspension bar bears the title Northampton General Hospital,and retains it's pin and clasp.The Badge is unusual in that it it is double sided with the castle motif from the arms of the Borough Council on the face and the rose of Northamptonshire on the reverse.Although these badges were often made from silver this carries...  read more

Code: 53985

Alder Hey Children's Hospital Liverpool,Silver Nurses Badge

A popular silver and enamel Nurses Badge from the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.It's central design is that of a child with outstretched arms in front of a stylised sun.The hospital title is on a blue enamel band to the edge.Condition is very good Pin and clasp in good order. Named to Catherine Victoria Mason 1945-50.Silver hallmarks for HWM Birmingham 1951.Height 26mm  read more

Code: 54204

Two Piece Silver Belt Buckle,William Hutton & Sons Ltd London 1897

An antique silver two piece buckle made by William Hutton & Sons Ltd of London in 1897. The design features an ornate plinth with swirling flowers, leaves & creatures! In good overall condition with no apparent damage to the belt loops or clasp.(Please note I am unable to guarantee such items against possible future damage as they are over 120 years old!)
Width aproximately 105mm Height ...  read more

Code: 54203