First World War BRCS/Army Medical Services Red Cross Armband
An original WW1 Medics armband featuring the Red Crosswithin a striped red border. It is fixed by a three pronged buckle( showing some signs of rust).It has marking stamps for the British Red Cross Society with 1.11.18 to the centre, also an Army Medical Device with what looks like 18215.Severe staining and age related wear read more
Bolingbroke & Battersea Hospitals Nursing School
a scarce base metal and enamel badge for the combined Battersea and Bolingbroke Training schools.the design features the two crests of the previously individual training school badges.Good overall condition with slight discolouration to the enamel by the edge of BO.Pin,clasp and safety roller catch all intact read more
Two Piece Silver Plated Nurses Belt buckle,Swallows
A pretty two piece SILVER PLATED nurses buckle featuring swallow type birds amidst reeds and lily pads.Good overall condition, belt loops and clasp intact.Width 111mm Height 57mm No apparent wear to plated finish but I would advise against over polishing. read more
Rare QVI District Nurses Brassard
One of a number of extremely rare nurses armbands/brassards I am listing. This second is of a blue silk material edged with pale blue to the centre of which is a black embroidered monogram of VRI topped by an imperial crown.Silk lining.The item measures 34cm long by 10cm wide.Fixing is by four sets of hooks and eye loops.Condition is excellent read more
70.00 GBP
Rare QVI District Nurses Brassard
One of a number of extremely rare nurses armbands/brassards I am listing. This first is of a navy blue cotton type material to the centre of which is a pale blue and white embroidered monogram of VRI topped by an imperial crown.The item measures 36cm long by 9cm wide.Fixing is by three sets of hooks and eyes.Condition is excellent read more
70.00 GBP
Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Nurses League,Silver badge
A silver and enamel Nurses badge from the League of St Bartholomew's Nurses .A nice heavy badge,first awarded to League members from 1900,this was the second pattern in use from the late 1930s when the word Hospital was added.In good overall condition with some minor surface scratching to the enamel,the pin and clasp are also good.Marked to the rear Toye & Co..Hallmarks for Toye & Co London 1941. read more
Queens Institute of District Nursing,Buckle and belt
A base metal buckle issued by the Queens Institute of District Nursing.It features the VRI monogram of the original badge for the service within a laurel wreath.Belt and clasp are attached to an original Petersham belt. read more
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary/Registered General Nurse Scotland badge pair
A pair of silver badges awarded to the same nurse for her training at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.These are a Registered General Nurse Scotland badge in silver and enamel. Ibis named to Charlotte M D Begg A35411 makers mark for Hamilton & Inches Edinburgh, hallmarked Birmingham 1955.Good condition.
The second item is a nice clean silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Aberdeen Royal Infirm... read more
Territorial Army Nursing Service Tippet Badge.
An original full size silver tippet badge; This pattern of badge was in use from 1920 onwards and consists of the intertwined A's of Queen Alexandra.The roll at the base carries the motto Fortitudo Mea Deus-God is my strength.The Badge retains it's original ribbon with only minor signs of wear.Although these were generally made of Silver this one is unmarked as such. Good condition overall.
75.00 GBP
Central Midwives Board For Scotland,Midwives badge
This pendant badge was awarded by the Central Midwives Board For Scotland,originally in this red enamelled finish but from the late 1940s in a blue enamel version.The design was changed again in 1962 .It consists of a Thistle ,the symbol for Scotland with a red enamel border.The suspension bar bears the title Certified Midwife.In silver plated metal,this badge retains its original finish with o... read more
40.00 GBP