Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Uniform Cap 1949-1952 .
A scarce uniform cap in khaki fabric belonging to a nurse who was in the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service during WW2 and stayed in to serve in the newly created Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps after 1st February 1949. The cap badge is therefore a QARANC badge bearing the Imperial or Kings crown.
The visored cap features a leather chin strap ,pull down back f... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, QEII pattern 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
450.00 GBP
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 manufacturing... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service,Uniform items,Dress,Shirt, Apron, Etc
A selection of uniform items for the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service from the 1950s.
They consist of a navy blue cotton dress with the top being lined with white cotton.It has both button and hook and eye fixings. Good overall condition with minor age related wear but no major holes or Moth damage. Label for Boyd Cooper, by appointment to the Queen.
Two separate coll... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service, Tippet
A rare original cotton Tippet/Cape for the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service. The Navy blue cape is edged with a red trim.Hook and eye fixing at the neck .The inside has an original makers label for Boyd Cooper 4 St George st. Hanover Square, By appointment to the Queen. ink notation to Biscoe. Some minor wear but no major damage or sign of moth.
The bullion rank badge is f... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service,World War 2 era Tippet
A rare original wooden Tippet/Cape for the Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service. The blue/black wooden cape is edged with a red border and trim ,with red woollen lining and cross straps.The inside has an original faded makers label for Egerton Burnetts of Wellington Somerset, and a 44 size label. A more recent printed label has East Wing N C Steele ( presumably a later user) A hook and... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve, silver Nurses Badge
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 258 .Unfortunat... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service White Metal Tippet Medal
A scarce original white metal tippet/cape medal for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, the forerunner of todays QARANC.
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 Imperial Crown .This is worn suspended from a red, white and black silk ribbon which has a suspension ... read more
Bronze Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,Nurses Tippet badge
A scarce bronze tippet/cape medal for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,the forerunner of todays QARANC.
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 Imperial Crown which is suspended from an red,white and blue silk ribbon.
This pattern of badge was in use fro... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Silver Tippet Medal
A scarce silver tippet/cape medal for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service,the forerunner of todays QARANC.
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 Imperial Crown .This was worn suspended from the red,white and blue silk ribbon,which is present in the box.
T... read more