Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service,Original Tippet,Senior Sister rank
A scarce original PMRAFNS blue /grey Tippet or cape. This has its original rank epaulettes for Senior Sister,with kings crown buttons. The Medical Service Badges of the Rod of Asclepius and wings ,also have the kings crown suggesting pre 1952 service. There is a hook and eye fixing to the neck, and to the back is the cloth rosette.An interior label for Moss bros Covent Garden has M A Hoddinot ... read more
Queens Efficiency Medal & Bars,RAMC,Northampton General Hospital/SRN pair
A group of badges awarded to the same nurse. These are a silver QE2 Efficiency medal with Two Bars, for the Territorial & Army Volunteer Reserve.The scroll bar with T&AVR denotes this as being issued between 1967 and 1982.The medal was awarded for 12 continuous service with addition bars for six years.The face bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II and the reverse "For Efficient Service" It is n... read more
275.00 GBP
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
Trained Army Nurse,Nurses Badge
Another Trained Army Nurse Badge, which are always in demand. It features a crowned Lion atop a QE 2 crown in front of crossed swords.This pattern of badge was in use between 1956 and 1973.(often referred to as the Dustbin Lid due to it's size).Made of a pressed base metal/pewter, this pin is original and in good condition .This is the pewter coloured version as there were several manufacturin... read more
Territorial Force Nursing Service,Rare button badge
A rare early button badge for the Territorial Force Nursing Service.Founded in 1908.It recruited civilian nurses with at least three years training to staff hospitals in the event of war.The more familiar badge or medal consists of the intertwined A's of Queen Alexandra suspended red and white striped ribbon.This small metal TF badge was possibly to be worn on civilian dress to denote membershi... read more
95.00 GBP
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 42 which is l... read more
Silver Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Service,Nurses Tippet badge
A scarce silver Tippet badge/medal for the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps for the period 1948-1952.The Corps was officially formed on February 1st 1949 and this badge replaced the previous one for QAIMNS.The King's Crown version was changed to the Queen's Crown upon the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,although these King's crown versions were often reissued for many year... read more
Royal Red Cross,2nd Class Medal
A nice cased example of a First Word War Period medal of the Royal Red Cross,2nd class. Holders of this award are know as associates (Associate Royal Red Cross).The second class award was introduced in November 1915 and both grades were issued widely for Nursing Services during the war.
The medal is an enamelled silver Maltese cross with a central figure of the reigning monarch, in this ... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Silver Tippet badge
A rare QEII period full size Tippet Badge for Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.
The open work design features the Danish Dannebrog cross with an A for Alexandra in the centre.Around the edge is the title.This is topped by the Queens Crown which is suspended from a red,white and blue silk ribbon.
Condition is very good with crisp detailing and minimal wear.Ribbon is good ... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserved,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.
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