Cambridge Maternity Hospital,Midwifery badge

An enamelled badge for the Cambridge Maternity Hospital.In gilded metal the design features an ancient crown on a Cambridge blue background.This is surrounded by a red band bearing the title Maternity Hospital Cambridge.This version post dates 1972.some surface scratches but otherwise very good condition,pin and clasp good .Makers mark Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Height 32mm  read more

Code: 50841

Northern Ireland Fever Hospital/Joint Nurses & Midwives Council pair

A pair of badges awarded to the same nurse for her Fever Nurse Training in Northern Ireland.
The first is a chrome and enamel badge for the Northern Ireland Joint Nursing & Midwives Council.This is named to M J Hurst E 784(I believe this is the Fever Nurse part of the register.
The next item is a base metal and enamel badge from the Northern Ireland Fever Hospital,Some stress mark...  read more

Code: 53537

Antique Staffordshire Flatback Figurine, Miss Nightingale

An original Victorian flack back figurine of Miss Nightingale.Produced, circa 1860, in the aftermath of the Crimean war to commemorate the efforts of Florence Nightingale ,this often bear little or no resemblance to her actual image! This one is approximately 252mm tall and has her standing on a plinth on which is Miss Nightingale,Her hand rests on a pile of books.She is wearing a brightly dec...  read more

Code: 53536

Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, Porcelaine Figurine Staff Nurse

One of a pair of Porcelain Nurse figurines that were commissioned for the Nurses League of the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.This one features the Staff Nurse in her Blue uniform with white starched Apron and veil.On the apron to the right breast she wears the badge of the RVH School of Nursing.She has one hand on a hospital bed locker on which is a water jug towel and book/bible.It stands on...  read more

Code: 53535

The Queen Mother's Maternity Hospital Glasgow, silver midwifery badge

A silver and enamel badge for the Queen Mother's Hospital in Glasgow. The training School started in March 1964 and the first badges were awarded in February 1965.The badge was designed by senior midwives and obstetricians at the Hospital.The central design features a White Rose of York,in honour of the Queen Mother who had been the Dutchess of York. The coronet signifies Royal patronage and th...  read more

Code: 53534

Monmouthshire Asylum Committee/MPA badge pair

A rare pair of badges for Mental Nurse Training in the 19th Century.
The first is a silver prize medal presented by the Monmouthshire Asylum Committee to Thomas Lewis for gaining the certificate of Proficiency in Nursing of the Medico-Psychological Association of Great Britain & Ireland.It takes the form of a Maltese cross with oak leaf garlands and acorns to the arms and a central motif...  read more

Code: 53533

WW1 BRCS & Order of St John WALES Overseas Service Badge

A scarce original first world war badge for Overseas service, from the joint British Red Cross Society and Order of St John.The Suspension bar bears the legend WALES.In good overall condition with pin and clasp intact .Numbered to the rear W85 Height 44mm  read more

Code: 53532

Bridgend General Hospital/GNC pair of Nurses Badges.

A pair of badges awarded to the same nurse for her training in Wales during the 1960s and 70s.
The first item is a base metal badge for Bridgend General Hospital.It features a Lamp of Learning at the centre of a voided cross.Around the border on Blue enamel is Bridgend General Hospital and Gorau Golud-Iechyd ,which in Welsh means Best Wealth-Health.Good general condition with some wear...  read more

Code: 53531

Gwent School of Nursing Newport,silver Nurses/GNC pair

A pair of badges awarded to the same nurse for her training in Wales during the 1930s.They consist of a Gwent School of Nursing silver and enamel badge, still in its original retailers box, in excellent condition.(This badge is prone to enamel damage but this really is a superb example) The design consists of an enamel cross with a Lamp of Learning to the centre and Royal Gwent Hospital School ...  read more

Code: 53528

Silver Two Piece Nurses Belt buckle,? London 1975

A silver two piece nurses belt buckle in the form of ornate swirls and loops.Condition is good with belt loops and clasp intact but clasp is a little snug to close.Width 90mm Height 62mm.Unusually only one partial hallmark which looks to be for London 1975?  read more

Code: 53414