British Red Cross Technical Medal,Medical Officer
Instituted in 1914 and discontinued in 1966,the BRCS Technical Badges could be worn by members of the Voluntary Aid detachments with professional Qualifications.This rare medal was issued and named to Dr Alex Low Rhind ,numbered 109.He is recorded as being a House Surgeon for the Cottage Hospital Chorley before being found in Keyworth Nottinghamshire during WW2.In good condition with no damage ... read more
Royal College of Nursing & National Council of Nurses of the United Kingdom,Silver Members Badge
A scarce model of a Royal College of Nursing members badge which was in use from 1963 to 1975.In silver and enamel,it features the crest of the college in a voided centre.The shield bears a sun and three stars symbolising day and night.This is topped by an open book and roman lamp symbolising learning and nursing.A red scroll at the base bears the latin Tradimus Lampada-We Pass on the Torch.The... read more
General Hospital Birmingham,Silver Nurses League Badge
A pin back enamelled badge for the Nurses League of the General Hospital Birmingham.Nice overall condition however the enamel has suffered slight loss at the top above B,also some surface scratches.Pin and clasp intact(pin is a modern replacement),securing ring for a safety chain present but no chain.Silver hallmarks for WJD(William James Dingley)Birmingham 1937 Height 30mm read more
Snapethorpe And General Hospitals Wakefield,Silver Nurses badge
A superb silver and enamel nurses badge from the Snapethorpe And General Hospitals Wakefield.It consists of a Fleur de Lys symbol from the arms of Wakefield with two white roses of Yorkshire.The condition is immaculate with no surface scratches.Pin,clasp and safety roller catch all good.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini,Birmingham,hallmarked for TF Birmingham 1968 read more
The Dewsbury and Staincliffe School of Nursing,Silver Nurses badge
A scarce silver and enamel nurses badge from the Dewsbury and Staincliffe School of Nursing.The design consists of a light blue enamel greek cross with an imposed Disc which bears a white enamel rose of Yorkshire with a caduceus at it's centre.Condition is good with one or two minor enamel chips.Pin is a temporary replacement.Clasp and safety roller catch is good.Marked to rear B E Ratcliffe 19... read more
Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital,Nurses Training/Long Service badge
A large and impressive Nurses badge for the Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital.This was founded in 1849 by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederic_Hervey_Foster_Quin who studied under the founder of Homoeopathy Dr Samuel Hahnemann.
It always struggled to establish itself against conventional medical treatments but was well supported by wealthy contributors enabling it to expand on the Grea... read more
Jersey Nursing Association,members Badge
A small Enamelled members badge for the Jersey Nurses Association in the Channel Islands.This is a Trade Union which ,from memory,was set up in the late 1970s or early 80s to meet particular local issues.
The badge consist of a red saltire on a white background with a shield bearing the three leopards of Normandy topped by a Plantagenate crown,the flag of Jersey.The initials JNA appear i... read more
Neath General Hospital,State Registered Nurses Badge
A base metal and enamel Nurses badge from the Neath General Hospital Training school in South Wales.The design features a central Lamp of Learning on a cross in a voided centre.The hospital title appears in English and Welsh on a blue enamel band around the rim(This is for SRN Training and a similar green version is for SEN training).Condition is good with pin,clasp and safety roller catch all ... read more
University of Wales Wrexham Bangor School of Nursing & Midwifery,nurses badge
A Nurses badge from the University of Wales Wrexham & Bangor School of Nursing & Midwifery.The large badge features the crest of Bangor University with the School of Nursing and Midwifery in both English and Welsh.Very good condition,Pin and clasp good .Makers mark for Fattorini 0121 236 1307.Height 44mm read more
Chase Farm Hospital Maternity Nurses/Midwives Badge
A chrome and enamel Badge for Midwifery training at this North London Hospital,In good condition with only minor surface scratches,pin and clasp intact.Makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Regent Street Birmingham.Width 42mm Height 28mm
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