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
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
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
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
60.00 GBP
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
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
Two Piece "Anemone" Silver Nurses Belt Buckle,WC London 1908
An impressive two piece silver Belt buckle.It consists of a central Anemone like flower amidst a circle of vines and leaves.It bears hallmarks for London 1908 and makers marks for WC( William Comyns & Sons) Good overall condition with belt loops intact.Size width 130mm Height 65mm read more
125.00 GBP
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, Rare Tippet with silver QAIMNSR medal
An original rare WW2 period nurses tippet for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve along with the original silver tippet badge/medal for 1942.
Whilst the standard QAIMNS tippet (or cape) was of a scarlet material, that of the Reserve was in grey with a scarlet edging.This tippet is made from a flannel type material and the scarlet edging has a small Alexandra Rose at th... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, Rare Tippet
An original rare WW2 period nurses tippet for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve.Whilst the standard QAIMNS tippet (or cape) was of a scarlet material, that of the Reserve was in grey with a scarlet edging.This tippet is made from a cotton material and the scarlet edging has a small Alexandra Rose at the back.In good overall condition with no signs of damage or holes.There i... read more
Coombe Hospital Dublin,silver Midwifery & Prize badges
A pair of badges awarded to the same midwife at the Coombe Hospital Dublin.
The first is a silver and enamel hospitals badge for the Coombe Hospital Dublin.Good condition but missing its safety roller catch to the rear.Hallmarked for JM co Dublin 1975.Height 33mm.
The second is a silver prize badge for the same hospital.This is in good order with pin clasp and safety catch all in ... read more