Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve
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.I can recommend the site;
http://www.boerwarnurse... read more
Associate Royal Red Cross Medal
The Royal Red Cross Medal was instigated in 1883 and awarded to Military Nurses for exceptional services.The Associate grade was instigated in 1917.This George V issued medal is likely to have been for service during the First War War however the recipient is unknown. It it's original wooden case,although this suffered damage at the corners and is showing signs of wear, from Garrard & Co.(the b... read more
Princess Christian Army Nursing Service Reserve Badge and Cape
A nice pairing of an original Army Nurses Cape for the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve along with a Silver Nurses badge although I believe they do not belong to the same nurse.
The Badge is a large 52mm silver(not marked as such) example of the Princess Christian's Army Service Reserve numbered 576.This is identified as having being issued to Miss Ida Mary Searle,born i... read more
Associate Royal Red Cross Medal
The Royal Red Cross Medal was instigated in 1883 and award to Military Nurses for exceptional services.The Associate grade was instigated in 1917.This George V issued medal is likely to have been for service during the First War War however the recipient is unknown. It it's original wooden case,although showing some signs of wear, from Garrard &Co.The medal is suspended from a ladies bow and is... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve
A Beautiful Large Silver badge for this organisation formed in March 1897.It's members,who worked as Nurses in civilian Hospitals,were to be mobilised in times of convict to staff the Army's Hospitals.Their major debut was in the 2nd Boer War in South Africa where many served bravely.I can recommend the site;
http://www.boerwarnurses.com/web/index.html
This badge has the issue num... read more