Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service ,18ct Gold Sweetheart brooch
An extremely rare miniature sweetheart brooch of the tippet badge of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service.In its case the badge is made from 18 carat Gold and bears the cross of Dannebrog with A to the centre,below an kings crown. It bears gold hallmarks for AF London,18 ct 1937. Pin and clasp present, safety chain in situ. Height 28m,
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Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 200th Anniversary Guernsey £5 proof coin
A limited edition £5 proof coin, issued by the States of Guernsey, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.In plated cuprous-nickel the coin is encased in a protective case which is then contained in it's own fully lined box.The face has an image of Florence Nightingale holding her lamp, from her time serving in the Crimean War.the reverse side has the head of ... read more
Queen Elizabeth Hospital For Children, silver nurses badge
A white metal and enamel nurses badge for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital For Children,Hackney Road.Founded in 1867,In 1942 the Hospital amalgamated with the Princess Elizabeth of York Hospital for Children in Glamis Road, Shadwell, to form the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children. The design features a Thames barge taken from the badge for the East London Children's Hospital on a rose pattern,cr... read more
Law General Hospital School of Nursing,Nurses Badge
A white metal and enamel nurse badge from Law General Hospital School of Nursing.In good condition with only minor surface scratches.Pin and clasp intact .Unmarked to rear.
Height 28mm
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Harrogate School of Nursing,Silver Nurses badge
A Hexagonal silver gilt and enamel Nurses badge for Harrogate School of Nursing. Bearing the arms of Harrogate above the motto Semper Paratus-Always Ready.
In good overall condition with only minor surface scratches.Pin, clasp and safety roller catch in good order.Hallmarked for TF(Thomas Fattorini) and year letter for 1988. Height 32mm read more
Dudley Road Hospital Birmingham ,Silver Nurses Badge
A hallmarked Silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Dudley Road Hospital in Birmingham.The design features an arch shape above the letters DRH.This is based upon the long corridor of the hospital which was originally a quarter of a mile long with nine Nightingale ward blocks running off it.Condition is very good .Pin,clasp and safety roller catch are all good .Hallmarked to rear NT Ltd Birming... read more
St Mary's Hospital Paddington. Nurses badge
One of my favourite badges is this St Mary's "Penny"!
A Lovely Large nurses badge from St Mary's Hospital Paddington.Nicknamed the St Mary's Penny, the badge's face features the Madonna and child from the Hospital's seal.The reverse of this one just has the makers mark for Spink & Son Ltd 75 Piccadilly London This badge is unnamed . Good condition with nice patina .Pin is good but slight... read more
Marston Green Maternity Hospital Birmingham, silver midwives badge
A nice crisp silver and enamel badge from the Marston Green Maternity Hospital,Birmingham.The design features the crest of Birmingham on a shield imposed upon a multicoloured Maple leaf.This alludes to the origins of the hospital as a 700 bedded Canadian War Hospital before it became a Maternity Hospital in 1948.In excellent condition,pin,clasp and safety roller all good order.Silver hallmarks ... read more
Two Piece Silver Nurses Belt Buckle,BJ Ltd 1964
A two piece hallmarked silver belt buckle, featuring swirls and scrolls .Belt loop has been professionally replaced and condition is good.Hallmarked for BJ Ltd( Bohemian Jewellery Ltd) London 1964.Width 82mm Height 52mm read more
The Hospital For Sick Children London Great Ormond Street/GNC pair Nurses Badge
A pair of Badges awarded to the same nurse for her Nurse training at Great Ormond Street Hospital during the 1940s.The first is a chrome and enamel General Nursing Council for England & Wales badge named for KLM Christey RSCN 6839 23.7.48 SRN 195054 11.8.52.This is Kathleen Lorna Mary Christie who trained at GOSH prior to her general nurse training at the Westminster Hospital in 1952.Good con... read more