Glasgow Royal Infirmary & Associated Hospitals School of Nursing,Silver Enrolled Nurses Badge and Scottish Silver Enrolled Nurses Badge
A silver and enamel badge from the Glasgow Royal Infirmary & Associated Hospitals School of Nursing.It depicts the snake of healing intertwined with a Thistle with the motto Auspice Caelo-By the Favour of Heaven,which features on the wall of the Infirmary on Castle Street.This version with green enamel was awarded for Enrolled Nurse training.In generally good condition although with several sma... read more
Guild of Nurses Badge
The Guild of Nurses was set up in 1937 as part of the National Union of County Officers(NUCO).In direct competition to the more "establishment" Royal College of Nursing it fought to improve working pay and conditions for Nurses,particularly those employed by the LCC.In 1938 a group of members,wearing masks to protect them from the Victimisation of their employers,marched through London,gaining ... read more
Shenley Hospital,Silver Mental Nurses badge
A superb silver and enamel badge for Shenley Hospital in Hertfordshire.One of the later County of Middlesex Mental Hospitals ,it only opened in 1934, in the villa design.The hospital finally closed in 1998 and the site has been redeveloped.The oval badge features a Hart on a green shield.This is in a voided centre with the Hospital name on a red band to the border.Excellent condition with minim... read more
General Nursing Council For Scotland,Enrolled Nurse,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel General Nursing Council For Scotland Enrolled Nurse badge.In good condition with only minor surface wear.Pin and clasp intact. Named to rear for M R Law 7543 .Makers marks for Hamilton & Inches E'Burgh.Silver hallmarks H&I Birmingham 1964
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St George's In The East Infirmary Training School For Nurses,cased silver Nurses Medal
A superb large silver Pendant Medal for the Nurse Training School of the St George's in the East Infirmary.Opened in 1871 as the Infirmary for the St George in the East Workhouse,in Wapping.The hospital had opened a Nurse Training school in 1893 and this medal was awarded in 1907.The pendant medal is suspended from a pin back brooch bearing the motto Fide Et Dextere- Faithfully and Skilfully. T... read more
St Marys Infirmary Islington,Large Bronze Nurses badge
St Marys Infirmary Islington,Large Bronze Nurses badge
An extremely large and bronze Nurses badge for the St Mary Islington Infirmary.This was the Workhouse Infirmary on Highgate Hill which later became the Whittington Hospital.The design features the Madonna and Child.It went by this name between 1900 and 1930 and this badge dates to that period.The condition is good with mostl... read more
Little Plumstead Hospital near Norwich Early Nurses Badge
A small Chrome and enamel badge from Little Plumstead Learning Disabilities Hospital on the outskirts of Norwich.Opened as a Colony for Mental Defectives in 1930 it finally closed in the 1990s and much of the site is now derelict awaiting redevelopment.
This badge is ,I believe, the version awarded for RNMD training at the hospital in the 1940s or 50s.A different design is attributable t... read more
Hill View Hospital,Grantham.Nurses badge.
A chrome and enamel nurses badge from Hill View Hospital Grantham.The hospital was based in the former Workhouse buildings at Dysert road and was also used as a Maternity Hospital prior to its closure in the 1970s.This badge ,I believe, dates to the 1950s.
The design features the Chequer pattern taken from the Borough arms of Grantham.Good overall condition.Pin clasp and safety roller ca... read more
Associate Royal Red Cross, ER II Military Nursing medal
A nice example of a Queen Elizabeth II Period medal of the Royal Red Cross,2nd class. Holders of this award are known as associates (Associate Royal Red Cross).The second class award was introduced in November 1915.Originally only awarded to female members of the Military services, it has only been awarded to men since 1976.
The medal is an enamelled silver Maltese cross with a central ... read more
Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve,Silver Nurses Cape badge
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 recommend the site; https://boerwarnurses.com/... read more