Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, carved wooden box
A carved wooden box, probably from the second world war period, with the emblem of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service, the Dannebrog cross. In a nice condition with no significant damage, the hinged box looks to have been used as a cigarette box. At 170mm by 120mm, and 55mm tall with a domed top, it may have been a souvenir of service, probably in the Middle East. read more
The Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital, Silver Midwifery Badge
A lovely silver and enamel badge from The Glasgow Maternity Hospital. The badge was introduced in 1959 and was designed by the then Matron and staff.The oval design consists of a central blue enamel circle showing two white snowdrops,the first flowers of spring,depicting new life after the dark winter-Symbolic of new birth after pregnancy.On a pale blue band round the edge are ,at top,a represe... read more
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
A scarce silver and enamel nurses badge from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.The main mental hospital for the Lothian Region,originally called the Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum, the hospital opened in 1813.The badge features the motif of the castle gatehouse,with a hunting horn behind it.Enamel in good condition with minimal surface scratches.Pin,clasp and safety roller catch all in good order
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Glasgow Royal Infirmary Silver School of Physiotherapy
A silver and enamel badge from the Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Physiotherapy.Using a similar design to that of the School of Nursing,It depicts the snake of healing intertwined with a Thistle with the motto Auspice Caelo-By the Favour of Heaven.Good overall condition but with some minor surface scratches.Pin clasp and safety roller catch all good..Hallmarks for TF Birmingham 1976 Height 37mm read more
Two Piece Silver Nurses Belt Buckle,"Swallows" Henry Matthews 1898
A lovely two piece silver buckle with a design featuring swooping swallows amongst foliage and flowers.width 78mm Height 54mm.Good condition with belt loops and clasp all good.Hallmarked to the front for HM( Henry Matthews) Birmingham 1898. read more
St John Auxiliary Hospital Stebonheath Llanelly,First World War framed Remembrance scroll
A very rare honour scroll to a Private C Farr for his service at the St John Auxiliary Hospital at Stebonheath LLanelly during the First World War.Beautifully illustrated with several vignettes including a VAD, an ambulance and a wounded soldier, it is rather difficult to photograph because of the reflection of the glass.Mounted in its original dark wooden frame which measures 445mm by 345mm it... read more
Two Piece Silver Nurses Belt Buckle,Deacon & Francis 1898
A small circular two piece silver buckle in the form of swirls of Foliage .Good general condition with clasp and belt loops intact.Some dents in places.Hallmarked D&F (Deakin & Francis) Birmingham 1898.Height 65mm width 80mm read more
Silver two piece Merfolk & Sea Monster Buckle,FOR DISPLAY ONLY
A lovely but badly damaged and fragile silver two piece buckle.Made from very thin silver it is unsuitable for wear but is an interesting piece for the collector for display only.It takes the form of classical Merfolk or men with fishtails who appear to be wrestling with dragons or sea monsters.There are two fractures to the right hand piece, as pictured.Hallmarked for BM (B Muller) 1897 London... read more
Kings College Hospital Nurses League Diamond Jubilee Paperweight
A domed glass paperweight commemorating the diamond jubilee of the Kings College Hospital Nurses League 1924-1984.featuring the design of the Nurses League, namely a regal lion on a crown and book above a scroll bearing the latin motto Sancte et Sapienter-with Holiness and Wisdom.Good overall condition read more
Temperance Male Nurses Co-operation Ltd,Glass Paperweight
A vintage Glass paperweight for the Temperance Male Nurses Co-Operation Ltd.This was one of a number of agencies in the late 19th/early 20th Century which provided male nurses for domiciliary care.Often from a Military or Asylum background as there were few general hospitals providing training, this agency advocated abstinence from alcohol as a means of proving their reliability.The weight is i... read more