National Aslum Workers Union/COHSE 1992 commemorative badge
A commemorative badge issued in 1992/93 to celebrate the National Asylum Workers Union and its successor the Confederation of Health Service Employees for 82 years of Caring from 1910 to 1992.COHSE would be amalgamated into the new union Unison which was launched in July 1993.
The design features the original badge design of the NAWU.Good overall condition with pin and clasp intact.Maker... read more
The Guild of Nurses,Nurses Union Badge
The Guild of Nurses was set up in 1937 as part of the National Union of County Officers(NUCO).In direct competition to the more "establishment" Royal College of Nursing it fought to improve working pay and conditions for Nurses,particularly those employed by the LCC.In 1938 a group of members,wearing masks to protect them from the Victimisation of their employers,marched through London,gaining ... read more
Royal College of Radiologists ,9 carat Gold brooch
A superb 9ct gold pin back bar badge for the Royal College of Radiologists.The design features the crest from the arms of the college(granted in 1961), namely an arm arising from flames clutching thunderbolts. width 51mm height 15mm.Very good condition with pin clasp and safety roller catch all good.Makers mark is indistinct but hallmarked 375 Birmingham 1981.In its original lined fitted case w... read more
United Kingdom Nurses Registration Badge
This is an example of a privately purchased Nurses badge which is often mistakenly cited as being issued by the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing and Midwifery(UKCC) after 1983.When this body replaced the GNC for England & Wales it controversially decided not to issue a registration badge, despite much protest.A number of companies decided to fulfil this desire for a badge and came up ... read more
General Nursing Council For England & Wales,State Enrolled Assistant Nurse,Male nurses badge
A nice early example of a bronze and enamel badge for the GNC Roll for State Enrolled Assistant Nurses( they dropped the Assistant wording in 1961)
This is named for EA Day SEAN 119 28/7/44,this being Albert Edward Day who is recorded as being admitted to the roll under Rule 10(1)
Moderate surface wear, button hole fixing read more
40.00 GBP
Royal College of Nursing dress badge
A base metal and enamel original, post 1975, version of the members dress badge of the Royal College of Nursing.(Note; for current members of the RCN a similar but plasticised enamel version is available from membership services at the RCN more cheaply) .
The shield bears a sun and three stars symbolising day and night.This is topped by an open book and roman lamp symbolising learning an... read more
State Certified Midwife Badge
A pin back badge for the Central Midwives Board State Certified Midwife as issued up to it's demise in 1983.This version is the small pin back size in grey metal .In good clean condition with pin and clasp intact.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Height 36mm
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Family Planning Association,Sister badge
A polished chrome and enamel badge for a Sister in the Family Planning Association.Whilst these were often engraved with the name of the Sister staff member,this is just engraved Sister.Pin and clasp intact,Makers mark Thomas Fattorini,Regent street,Birmingham read more
Royal College of Nursing Silver dress badge 1946 -1963
A silver gilt and enamel members badge for the Royal College of Nursing.This pattern features the coat of arms granted to the college in 1946 and in use until 1963 when the wording was changed to reflect its amalgamation with the National Council of Nurses.
The crest has a shield with a sun topped by stars ,denoting the 24 hour nature of Nursing.This is topped by open book and lamp denot... read more
Royal Medico Psychological Association, late pattern members badge
A scarce late pattern members badge for the Royal Medico Psychological Association.It features the coat of arms of the Association within a dark blue enamel border.Good condition with pin and clasp in good order.Makers mark for the Birmingham Medal Co.Height 38mm read more