Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate,SRN Badge

A popular seven sided enamelled nurses badge for the Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate.First issued in 1974 it features a twisted plane tree with it's trunk bound to a post, an allusion to a splinted fracture.The badge became obsolete in 1983 with the formation of the UKCC.Very Good condition but with only minor enamel scratches .Pin and catch intact .Makers marks for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street  read more

Code: 53805

Westminster Children's Hospital,Nurses badge

A base metal and enamel nurses badge from the Westminster Children's Hospital in Vincent Square,Westminster.Originally named the Infants Hospital it was renamed the Westminster Children's Hospital in 1946 until it's closure in 1995.
The badge features the swaddled baby on a blue background,taken from the original 15th Century plaques on the Foundling Hospital in Florence.Condition genera...  read more

Code: 53804

Trained Army Nurse,Nurses Badge

Another Trained Army Nurse Badge, which are always in demand. It features a crowned Lion atop a QE 2 crown in front of crossed swords.This pattern of badge was in use between 1956 and 1973.(often referred to as the Dustbin Lid due to it's size).Made of a pressed base metal/pewter, this pin is original and in good condition .This is the pewter coloured version as there were several manufacturin...  read more

Code: 53803

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, silver Nurses Badge

A silver and enamel nurses badge for the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.The design features two shields ,one with the arms of Huddersfield and the other a red Geneva cross on a white background.In between these is a white rose of Yorkshire.Beneath is a blue enamel panel flanked by two Flaming torches,bearing Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.Good condition with moderate crazing to the enamel ,pin and ...  read more

Code: 53802

League of Westminster Hospital Nurses, silver badge

A silver and enamel nurses badge for the League of Westminster Hospital Nurses. It features the portcullis and crown motif of Westminster. The hospital did not originally issue a badge to its qualifying nurses,rather awarding a belt buckle.The same emblem with different wording was latterly used when the hospital eventually decided to award a badge.
Good clean condition with pin present ...  read more

Code: 53801

Territorial Force Nursing Service,Rare button badge

A rare early button badge for the Territorial Force Nursing Service.Founded in 1908.It recruited civilian nurses with at least three years training to staff hospitals in the event of war.The more familiar badge or medal consists of the intertwined A's of Queen Alexandra suspended red and white striped ribbon.This small metal TF badge was possibly to be worn on civilian dress to denote membershi...  read more

Code: 53791

Pinderfields General Hospital,Silver Nurses badge

a scarce large silver nurses badge for the Pinderfields General Hospital Wakefield.The design appears to depict Christ healing the Sick,in relief.Engrave for E C Lazenby 1955 Hallmarked for John Pinches London 1955 Height 39mm  read more

Code: 53800

North Sheffield University Hospital Management Committee,Silver Enrolled Nurse Badge

A silver and enamel nurses badge from the North Sheffield University Management Committee School of Nursing.I believe the green colouring denotes Enrolled Nurse Training.In very good condition with pin, clasp and safety Roller catch are all good.Engraved for J M Ashmore .Hallmarked for TJS Birmingham 1975.height 31mm  read more

Code: 53799

Northwick Park Hospital,Silver SRN badge

An unusual octagonal design silver badge for the State Registered Nurse training at Northwick Park Hospital Harrow .Pin and safety clasp intact.Unmarked to rear except for Silver.I believe this dates to the 1970s.Height 25mm  read more

Code: 53798

Norfolk & Norwich Hospital,Nurses Prize Medal

A rare Prize medal from the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.The bronze oval medal features two shields, the first bearing the arms of Norfolk, the second those of Norwich.These are within a border of a garter belt with Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.Width 44mm height 41mm.The medal is suspended from a blue silk ribbon with a plain bronze bar brooch fixing.Unmarked to rear  read more

Code: 53797