St Bartholomew's Hospital,Silver Nurses Belt Buckle 1897
A rare Sterling Silver one piece nurses belt buckle engraved with the Wakering Shield device of Saint Bartholomew's Hospital and the date 1897.The slightly convex buckle measures 54mm by 63mm and consists of an outer mesh framework with a plain central rectangle on which the shield has been engraved above the date 1897.Condition is good although with surface scratches and what appears to be a r... read more
Derby Hospital Day,Silver Fob Medal
A badge in enamelled silver for the Derby Hospital Day of 1929.I believe that this was a day given over to activities to raise funds for the different Derby Hospitals prior to the introduction of the NHS.
The different arms of the cross feature The Home of Rest,Royal Infirmary,Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital.The centre features the Buck within Palings of a Park,the emblem of Der... read more
Registered Sick Children's Nurse Scotland,Silver Nurses badge
A nice clean example of a Registered Sick Children's Nurse for Scotland silver badge.Good enamel saltire with some surface scratches.Marked to the rear M.Neustein D 5379,Makers marks Brook Edinburgh.Hallmark for Birmingham 19
The recipient was Marietta Neustein who was registered on 31/7/47, having trained at the Royal Hospital For Sick Children in Edinburgh.
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Aberdeen Woodend Hospital,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel nurses badge from Woodend Hospital Aberdeen.Originally the Workhouse and Infirmary it became a general Hospital under the NHS.The shield shape badge features the coat of arms of Aberdeen.The hospital title appears on a pale blue band around the edge.Condition is generally good but there are some small chips to the enamel.The pin has been professionally replaced.Silver hallma... read more
Rutherglen Maternity Hospital Glasgow,Midwife's Badge
A scarce Midwifery badge from the Rutherglen Maternity Hospital in Glasgow.The oval badge has a central motif of a stork on a light blue background.The hospital title appears on a dark blue band around the edge.Condition is good with minimal scratches and minor nibbling to the enamel.Pin and clasp intact, unmarked to rear.Height 33mm read more
St James Hospital,Wandsworth Hospital Group,Nurses Badge
A nice chrome and enamel badge for the St James Hospital Balham. Before it closed in 1988 it was used for the exterior location shots in the TV series Angels(as St Angela's Hospital).Unmarked to the rear,pin and clasp intact,Enamel to the face good.Height 35mm
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Saint Andrews and Hellesdon Group Hospitals,Silver Mental Nurses Badge
A scarce Silver and enamel nurses badge for the Saint Andrews and Hellesdon Group Hospitals the mental hospitals of Norwich.The heavy circular badge has an enamel shield featuring the saltire of St Andrew topped by the lion emblem of Norwich.The hospital titles appear on a green enamel band ( I believe this badge denotes Enrolled Nurse Mental) and a band of Laurel leaves are around the rim.Cond... read more
Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery,Silver Enrolled Nurses Badge
A Silver and enamel Nurses badge from the Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery.The badge was designed by a sister from the Midwifery section,the centre bears an almond tree, a symbol of Spring and rebirth.The wavy blue and white lines denote water, the river Tay and nine wells being a feature of the area.The straight lines to the right denote the various disciplines within the hospital,Differ... read more
General Nursing Council For Scotland,Enrolled Assistant Nurse,Silver nurses badge
A silver and enamel General Nursing Council For Scotland Enrolled Assistant Nurse badge.This is the first pattern badge as the Assistant wording was dropped in the early 1960s.In good condition with only minor surface wear.Pin and clasp intact, silver safety chain in situ.Named to rear for M.W.Wood 2203.Makers marks for Brook E'Burgh.Silver hallmarks B&S Birmingham 1947.Height 32mm 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 A B Douell 5857(This is Alexanderina Bremner Doull who trained at the Cameron Hospital Windygates fife, qualifying in December 1962).Makers marks for Hamilton & Inches E'Burgh.Silver hallmarks H&I Birmingham 1962 read more