The London Hospital Whitechapel, Original First Pattern Large Silver Nurses Badge
An original first pattern silver and enamel badge of the London Hospital.The badge was first designed in 1929 and this pattern was awarded (as in this case retrospectively) between 1931 and 1933.Complaints about the large size whose weight strained the starched aprons led to it being replaced by the smaller more traditional badges shortly after that. For more information on the history please c... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Woollen Full length Nurses Uniform Cloak.
An original uniform cloak for the Queen Alexandra's Army Nursing Corps from the 1950s.In grey wool with a red lining and red collar piping,I believe this was an officer issue cape? In fair condition with some signs of moth damage to both the cape and the lining.It also has stitching giving way where the lining joins the collar.36 inches from collar to hem. Flares out to 45 inches wide at the ba... read more
Medway School of Nursing,Nurses badge
A large enamelled badge for the Medway School of Nursing.The design features the Medway Viaducts at the top next to the Bishops mitre of Rochester.Below this is the Rod of Asclepius denoting Healthcare.The metal finish is in a bronze metal, possibly denoting SEN training?
In moderate condition with enamel chip next to the mitre, minor surface scratches.Pin and clasp intact.Height... read more
University of Chester Faculty of Health & Social Care,Nurses badge
A modern University Faculty of Health badge awarded to successful graduates for Nurse Education at Chester University.The central motif is the arms of the University above a scroll bearing the Latin phrase Qui Docet in Doctrina-Let the Teacher Teach.Excellent condition with pin, clasp and safety roller catch all good.Marked for Fattorini Birmingham read more
University College Hospital/Queen Charlottes Maternity Hospital Nursing Group of badges
A group of Badges and a buckle all awarded to the same nurse,Shirley Patricia Hawkins.
They consist of a silver plated buckle for University College Hospital
It features the arms of the hospital with a viking type vessel bearing a coiled snake upon the sails.It also features a pair of Maple leaves and the motto Ratione Dirige Cursum,literally Govern your course by Reason.Silver fi... read more
140.00 GBP
British Airways Medical Services,Nurses badge bronzed metal
A bronzed base metal badge for the British Airways Medical Service.This version postdates the earlier BOAC/BEA versions when the companies merged to create BA in 1974.
The badge has a central motif of a rod of Asclepius on a red background. British Airways Medical Service appears on a blue band around the edge.This is topped by an astral crown.
Makers mark for Manhattan Winds... read more
British Airways Medical Services,Nurses badge chrome
A base metal chromed badge for the British Airways Medical Service.This version postdates the earlier BOAC/BEA versions when the companies merged to create BA in 1974.
The badge has a central motif of a rod of Asclepius on a red background. British Airways Medical Service appears on a blue band around the edge.This is topped by an astral crown.
Makers mark for Manhattan Windso... read more
Lowestoft & North Suffolk Hospital State Enrolled Nurses badge
A heavy base metal and enamel badge for the Lowestoft & North Suffolk Hospital for Enrolled Nurse training. Due to changes in regulations governing the number of beds required in a Training Hospital(in the 1960s?) the Hospital was obliged to change their SRN training to the SEN Course instead.This was the badge chosen and it depicts a sailing vessel from the areas long maritime links.In general... read more
Royal College of Nursing 1939-46 and Commemorative Centenary badges
An original members badge for the Royal College of Nursing,of the pattern issued during the wartime years 1939-46.In white metal with the intertwined letters RCN topped by the King's Crown.It retains it's pin and clasp and is marked for the maker J R Gaunt London.It bears the membership number 57447.
2016 saw the college celebrate it's centenary and it issued this commemorative ... read more
Nurses Co-operation London,boxed Nurses medal
An early nurses medal from the London Nurses Co-operation.This was one of the many early Agencies providing trained Nurses for home and hospital nursing.The badge consists of a red enamelled Greek Cross with an imposed white enamel circle bearing Nurses Co-Operation London.This is suspended from its original silk ribbon in red and white stripes, although the fixing is a pin and clasp.It is date... read more
65.00 GBP