Original WW1 Nurses,Queen Alexandra's Christmas Message Certificate
a rare original large size "Angel of Pity" certificate as presented to members of the Army Nursing Services for Christmas 1914 by Queen Alexandra ,the patron of QAIMNS.
Showing an angel (labelled the Angel of Pity) with an image of Queen Alexandra to the top flanked by the imperial standard and Union flag.A vignette shows an Army nurse tending to her patient( A separate version also exis... read more
Nightingale School of Nursing St Thomas's Hospital,Cased Silver Nurses Badge(
Another beautiful silver and enamel nurses badge from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing of St Thomas' Hospital with it's contemporary original leather presentation case.Demand for these remains high and I'm afraid the price reflects this demand and my purchase cost.
For more information on the history of the design see;http://thenightingalefellowship.org.uk/the-nightingale-badge... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,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.
The badge has issue number 830A for whic... read more
"Sister Dora "-Dorothy Pattison, autographed Cabinet Card
A rare original Victorian Cabinet Card of Sister Dora, the famous Nun and Nurse who served the town of Walsall from 1865-78.
See; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Dora
The image by F Brown of Walsall is 55mm by 90mm mounted on a cabined card mount, and shows Sister Dora in uniform seated at her desk. A written message reads ? Believe Me Yours Truly Sister Dora.
Conditi... read more
Royal South Hants Hospital,Southampton ,Nurses League badge, second pattern
A rare ,early pattern white metal and enamel members badge for the Nurses League of the Royal South Hants and Hampshire Hospital, Southampton
It consists of a shield halved in red and white with three Hampshire Roses.Very good condition, pin and clasp good.Marked to the rear RSH League of Nurses,Alter Patens(the latin motto of the league).height 27mm read more
60.00 GBP
Royal South Hants Hospital,Southampton ,Nurses League badge,First Pattern
A rare ,first pattern white metal and enamel members badge for the Nurses League of the Royal South Hants and Hampshire Hospital, Southampton
It consists of a shield halved in red and white with three Hampshire Roses.One small chip to the enamel but otherwise good.pin and clasp good.Marked to the rear Royal South Hants League of Nurses.height 27mm read more
Turkish Style, Original Antique brass & Linen Fanoos Lamp,
An unusual item being an original 19th Century Turkish Fanoos lamp.This is the style of lamp as was used by Florence Nightingale and her nurses at the base Hospital at Scutari during the Crimean war.
The folding concertina form has a brass base and lid with a suspension hook .When folded it takes up a small amount of storage space.The base has a holder for a candle and the waxed linen su... read more
Westminster Nurses Home, Silver District Nurse Badge
A rare early District Nursing badge for the Westminster Nurses home. I am assuming that this relates to one of the many community Nurse homes set up after Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee in 1887, some of which were affiliated to the Queen Victorias Jubilee Institute for Nurses.
The badge itself is in silver and enamel and consists of an oval with a central bar bearing 1897(possibly the y... read more
A collection of over 140 Carte De Visite images of early Nurses
I am disposing of most of my collection of Nursing and Hospital Images, accumulated over many years, and giving serious collectors the chance to acquire the before they head off to auction. Being offered is an album with over 140 small carte de visite image of nurses from across the UK taken from approximately the 1880s onwards to just before the First World War.
The collection is being ... read more
St Thomas' Hospital ,Silver Radiotherapy Badge
A silver and enamel badge for what I understand is the Diploma of the College of Radiographers(Radiotherapy) awarded by St Thomas' Hospital London.
The Badge features the crest of St Thomas' with SETRREC which I think is for South East Thames Regional Radiotherapy Education Centre.(If anyone can confirm that would be appreciated)
In good condition with pin, clasp and safety roller... read more
95.00 GBP