Adelaide Hospital Dublin,Silver Nurses Prize Hudson Medal 1886
A superb 19th century silver nurses medal for the Adelaide Hospital Dublin.
The Adelaide Institution and Protestant Hospital received its first patients at 43 Bride St in early 1839.It moved to a new site in Peter Street in 1858 and in 1859 a School of Nursing was founded. This medal, the Hudson Prize, was awarded for Nursing excellence.The face features the hospital crest with the mott... read more
120.00 GBP
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Silver Tippet badge
A rare QEII period full size Tippet Badge for Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.
The open work design features the Danish Dannebrog cross with an A for Alexandra in the centre.Around the edge is the title.This is topped by the Queens Crown which is suspended from a red,white and blue silk ribbon.
Condition is very good with crisp detailing and minimal wear.Ribbon is good ... read more
The Hospital For Sick Children London Great Ormond Street ,silver Nurses Badge
An increasingly scarce silver and enamel nurses badge of the Hospital for Sick Children,Great Ormond Street,London. A very ornate badge which is in very good condition with only minor surface scratching , Pin, clasp and safety roller catch in good order .Hallmarked for Birmingham, Fattorini and Son with year letter for 1969.Height 28mm read more
Luton And Dunstable Hospital,Nurses silver gilt prize medal
A silver gilt prize medal from the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.The face features a shield bearing the coat of arms of the hospital.This has a central rod of Asclepius with Fleur de Lys in quarters one and four, a sword with two keys imposed are in quarters two and three.A scroll with the motto; Deo operae scientiae que fisi-Our Faith is in God,Science and Devotion to Duty.This is suspended on ... read more
Kings College Hospital Nurses League,silver Belt Buckle.
A scarce hallmarked silver two piece nurses belt buckle from the Kings College Hospital Nurses League.It bears a central shield with motifs associated with the hospital, the cross, lion, book and crown.Scrolls carry the words Kings College Hospital Nurses League and the motto Sancte Et Sapienter-With Holiness and Wisdom.Condition is good but with one casting fault to the K of Kings and E of Col... read more
Saint Mary's Hospital Portsmouth,Nurses badge
A white metal and enamel nurses badge from the Saint Mary's Hospital Portsmouth.It consists of an eight pointed Maltese cross design in white enamel over a red Geneva cross.The central shield bears the motif to the crescent and star from the town's arms.Two scroll bears the title Saint Mary's Hospital Portsmouth and a third the motto Heaven's Light our Guide,which is the same motto that was als... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserved,Large silver Cape badge
A 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.
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Parkside Hospital Macclesfield,Silver RMN badge
A nice silver rand enamel mental nurses badge for the Parkside Hospital Macclesfield.Originally opened as the Second Cheshire County Asylum in 1841, it was renamed Parkside Hospital in 1948 upon joining the NHS.
The design has a shield with a sword with the three wheat sheaves of Cheshire, within a laurel wreath.The hospital title appears on a blue band around the edge. Very good conditi... read more
The Royal Hospital For Sick Children Glasgow.Silver RSCN badge
A Silver and enamel badge for The Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow.This version with blue enamel is for a staff nurse .Featuring the Madonna and Child in relief.
The badge is in verygood condition with pin and clasp intact.There is very minor surface wear..Hallmarked silver for Birmingham 1979 makers Thomas Fattorini. Height 32mm read more
Farnham Hospital ,silver Nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge for Farnham Hospital Surrey.The hospital had originally been the Workhouse Infirmary and later the Farnham County Hospital ,being renamed Farnham Hospital in 1948.The large Maltese cross design has a blue enamel centre bearing Farnham Hospital.In good condition with pin and clasp good. Named for J M Pollard 28.11.50(Joan Margaret Pollard).Height 38mm read more