Royal Masonic Hospital, Silver Nurses Buckle
A scarce and desirable nurses belt buckle from the Royal Masonic Hospital.The main body of the buckle consist of a heavy convex scrolled design into which are set two panels in a voided centre.The first bears the square and compass, the second the five pointed star, both masonic emblems.This is the buckle which was awarded to nurses qualifying from the Nurse Training School.NOTE:It is however ... read more
Silver two piece Nurses Belt buckle,Sir Joshua Reynolds "Angels Heads"
Yet another of these popular belt buckles based around the picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds. See;https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/reynolds-a-childs-portrait-in-different-views-angels-heads-n00182
This one is my smallest yet at 64mm wide by 46mm tall but features the five heads amongst a setting of clouds ,framed by a Rococo border.Minimal wear with belt loops and clasp intact.... read more
75.00 GBP
Blackburn & District Medical Society,Silver Past President badge
A rare silver and enamel Medical badge for the Blackburn & District Medical Society, for a Past President. The shield shape badge features a Rod of Asclepius with snake wound around it.The border has Blackburn& District Medical Society above a scroll with Past President.Some minor enamel loss but otherwise good.Pin clasp and safety roller catch are all good. Hallmarked for TK&S Birmingham 1982.... read more
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve,pair of white metal collar badges
An original pair of white metal collar badges for Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve.They feature the Letter R for Reserve within a voided centre topped by an Imperial crown.Around the edge is Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve.Both have twin lugs with a split pin fixing.Height 25mm Good condition and getting more difficult to find(particularly as... read more
St Woolos Hospital Newport,silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from St Woolos Hospital in Wales. Originally the workhouse Infirmary for Newport, it served as a military hospital during WW1 and was renamed Wooloston hospital in 1930 and St Woolos in 1948 upon joining the NHS.This badge takes the form of a shield with a central red Geneva cross on which a lamp of learning is imposed. At the top right quarter is a plume of Pri... read more
Two Piece Silver "Dolphins"Nurses Belt Buckle
An exquisite heavy hallmarked silver two piece belt buckle in the form of two leaping dolphins.In a convex shape, it measures 103 mm wide,55mm tall.Each half has an outer rim representing Seaweed with a large leaping dolphin and smaller flying fishes.Condition is very good with no major scratches or abrasions.Belt loops are good and intact.Hallmarks to rear for AK London 2003
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The London Hospital Whitechapel, Silver Nurses badge
A popular badge for the London Hospital Whitechapel,this is one of the standard smaller pattern of model made by John Pinches of London.It features the classic design of the three feathers and central LH imposed upon the red and white enamelled cross.In very good condition but with some minor surface wear, the pin and clasp are intact.Makers mark to rear for J Pinches London.Engraved for Eleano... read more
The Mothers Hospital(Salvation Army)Hackney ,silver midwifery badges
A pair of badges for midwifery training ,being a silver and enamel badge for the Mothers Hospital Hackney along with a Royal College of Midwifery members badge.
The Mothers Hospital in Lower Clapton road, Hackney was originally set up and run by the Salvation Army.It was unusual at the time as it also accepted unmarried mothers who were often scorned by other maternity establishments.Thi... read more
Westminster Hospital,Nurses Silver Plated Buckle and badges
An assortment of badges and a buckle awarded to one nurse for her training in the 1970s.
They consist of a chrome and enamel badge for the General Nursing Council of England and Wales which is named for S M Aveling SRN 453903 2.8.72.condition is good with pin and clasp good and safety chain in situ.
Secondly is a silver plated base metal badge for the League of Westminster Hospita... read more
Leeds College of Health, silver Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel badge for the Leeds College of Health from the 1990s. It features the cross of St John with an owl and an open book, taken from earlier Leeds badges. Unfortunately the enamel has scratch damage and has lost its pin and safety catch, but still a scarce badge.hallmarked for K&S Birmingham 1993 Height 32mm read more