Liverpool Nurses Training School ,Silver Nurses Badge

An early rare first pattern version of this popular silver badge from the Liverpool Royal Infirmary.It features the seven pointed star bearing the Liver Bird, this being suspended from a silver brooch bar with Liverpool Nurse Training School on the bar.Note ;this is the original wording in use from the late 19th Century on the first badges before it was changed to just Liverpool Royal Infirmary...  read more

Code: 53540

Liverpool Royal Infirmary,Nurses Badge

A popular silver badge from the Liverpool Royal Infirmary.It features the seven pointed star bearing the Liver Bird, this being suspended from a silver brooch bar with the hospital name.This has a pin back fixing in good condition.Condition good but some minor surface scratches and minor wear .Width 46mm Height 30mm  read more

Code: 53539

Nightingale School of Nursing,St Thomas' Hospital,Silver Nurses Badge

Another beautiful silver and enamel nurses badge from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing of St Thomas' Hospital.Demand for these remains high and I'm afraid the price reflects this demand.
For more information on the history of the design see;http://thenightingalefellowship.org.uk/the-nightingale-badge/
The enamel on this badge is in very good original condition with only ...  read more

Code: 53538

Hornsey Central Hospital,Nurses badge

Originally Hornsey Cottage Hospital it was extended and renamed in 1927,later becoming a geriatric Hospital before finally closing in 2001.The base metal and enamel badge bears a silver metal cross with an acorn,a rabbit,and two trees in the corners of each field of the cross.The initials CHC are located in the centre with the hospital title on a band to the edge.Condition good with pin and cla...  read more

Code: 51807

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

Preston District School of Nursing,Silver Nurses badge

A silver and enamel Nurses badge for the Preston District School of Nursing.The oval badge has three red Roses of Lancashire to the top half above the Lamb and PP taken from the arms of Preston.This represents the lamb of St Wilfred the patron saint of Preston.The PP denotes Princeps Pacis-Prince of Peace.In excellent condition with no enamel damage.Pin clasp and safety roller catch are all goo...  read more

Code: 53522

St Pancras Infirmary, silver Nurses badge

An early silver nurses badge from the St Pancras Infirmary.Originally the Infirmary serving the St Pancras Workhouse, it was so overcrowded a second Infirmary building to the north was built.These become known as St Pancras Infirmary South and North.The North infirmary was later renamed Highgate Hospital and the South St Pancras Hospital(in 1920).The design features an image of the young Saint ...  read more

Code: 53521

Preston Royal Infirmary School of Nursing/GNC pair

A pair of badges awarded to the same nurse.The first is a silver and enamel badge from the Royal Infirmary Preston School of Nursing.In very good condition if features a crowned blue enamel shield bearing three lions above scrolls featuring the hospital name.Pin and clasp are good.Named to the rear Barbara Phillips 1948-52,hallmarks for TJS (Thomas James Skelton)Chester 1950.Height 35mm
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Code: 51982

Priorsdean Hospital Portsmouth,Nurses badge

A rare pressed metal and enamel nurses badge from Priorsdean Hospital Portsmouth.The hospital was the Isolation Hospital for Portsmouth.and was originally named Milton Hospital until the 1930s.I believe this badge would have been awarded for Registered Fever Nurse Training.
The art deco inspired design features a Lamp of Learning with the star and crescent motif of Portsmouth on an ename...  read more

Code: 51904

Glenfrith Hospital Leicester,Silver Mental Nurses Badge

A silver gilt and enamel nurses badge for the Glenfrith Mental Hospital Leicester.The design features a figure surrounded by trees heading towards the rays of the sun.The latin motto Ex Umbris In Lucem - Out of Darkness into light appears on a scroll at the base.Condition is good ,pin and clasp in good order.Silver hallmarks for TF Birmingham 1971 Height 30mm  read more

Code: 53512