Croydon General Hospital,Nurses badge
A white metal Nurses pendant badge from the Croydon General Hospital dating to the 1950s.Consisting of a Cross Pattee,backed by a large wreath of Laurels.At the centre it bears a shield with a blue cross on a white background, around which is the title Croydon General Hospital.The medal hangs from an ornate pin back suspension bar, with pin and clasp intact. Condition is good with only one mino... read more
50.00 GBP
South Cheshire School of Nursing, Nurses badge
A Base metal and enamel Nurses badge from the South Cheshire School of Nursing.It takes the form of a St John's cross in navy blue enamel on which is a disc bearing a lamp of learning bearing the latin; Caritas-Charity.The title South Cheshire School of Nursing appears on a light blue band around the edge.Some spotting to the enamel but generally good condition. Pin,clasp and safety roller catc... read more
Prudhoe & Monkton Hospital,Silver nurses badge
A scarce silver and enamel nurses badge for the Prudhoe & Monkton Hospital in Northumberland.Originally Prudhoe Hall Colony for Mental Defectives,it was a large Learning Disabilities Hospital in Northumberland.It linked with Monkton Hospital Jarrow in 1948 so this badge dates to after that time.The oval badge features a shepherd with lamb in silver on a blue enamel background,.The hospital titl... read more
South Glamorgan Health Authority,School of Nursing Badge
A nice solid brass and enamel Nurses badge from the South Glamorgan Health Authority School of Nursing.This was for the Graduate Nursing Course in the 1970s,the school being based at the the University Hospital of Wales,Heath Park,Cardiff.The two piece construction bears a shield with a lamp of Learning,the chevron shield emblem of Cardiff, and the rearing dragon emblem of Wales holding a Rod o... read more
Selly Oak Hospital Enrolled Nurse Trining School/SEN/RCN trio of Nurses badges
A trio of badges to the same nurse from the 1970s.
The first is a silver and enamel badge for the Selly Oak Hospital Enrolled Nurse Training School.The circular badge features an outer border of scrolls and acorns. Two inner red bands bear the title Selly Oak Hospital Enrolled Nurses Training School,and in the centre are two green enamelled oak leaves.Condition is very good with Pin and ... read more
Leicestershire Mental Health Service 25 Years Badge
An enamel pin back badge for 25 years(service?) for Leicestershire Mental Health Service.The central motif features a Fox,associated with the many Hunting links of the county.In excellent condition with pin,clasp and safety roller catch all good.Makers mark for Fattorini 0121-2361307 Height 25mm read more
30.00 GBP
Carlton Hayes Hospital,Leicester,Nurses Badge
A nurses pendant badge for the Carlton Hayes Hospital,Leicester.This was originally the Leicestershire & Rutland Asylum and was renamed CHH in 1939,The hospital closed in 1996 and I believe this badge may date to the 1970s.
Good clean condition but the pin back suspension bar is a replacement.Pin and clasp intact,unmarked to rear.Height 50mm
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Thames College of Health Care Studies,Nurses Badge
A base metal and enamel nurses badge for the Thames College of Health Care Studies.This,I believe dates to the 1980s,and was formed from 3 previous Schools of Nursing,covering the local areas before merging with the newly formed University of Greenwich on 1st January 1993.
The design features a central red cross with four different emblems appearing on the arms of the cross taken from th... read more
The Royal Hospital & Home for Incurables,Putney.White metal badge
A Badge from the interestingly named Royal Hospital & Home For Incurables in Putney.Originally founded to address the fact that most Voluntary hospitals refused to admit patients with incurable conditions.Whilst paupers might be admitted for long term care to the Workhouse,the middle classes were limited for treatment .Founded in the 1850s it was to gain it's royal warrant in 1919 having been r... read more
Hampstead General And North West London Hospital,Howard Figgis Nurses Prize Medal
A rare Nurses prize medal from the Hampstead General and North West London Hospital.It consists of a yellow base metal medal suspended from a red silk ribbon.The design features a Greek cross with a rod of Asclepius in front of radiating sun rays.The suspension bar takes the form of a stags head.The reverse bears Howard Figgis Medal,and has two crossed anchors above a cross bearing the latin m... read more