Torch of Knowledge silver plated nurses buckle

A scarce original vintage period silver plated nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil. Good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Height 55mm.
Width 98mm. read more

Code: 62897

University College Hospital UCH nurses buckle

A good original oxidized silver plated nurse's buckle, bearing the coat of Arms of the 'University College Hospital' and motto `Ratione dirige cursum' (Govern your course by reason). Very good condition, minimal wear.
Height 65mm.
Width 60mm. read more

Code: 62047

Prudential Assurance Company nurses buckle and belt

A scarce original vintage period large silver plated nurses buckle, bearing the crest of the 'Prudential Assurance Company' with motto 'Fortis qui prudens' (He is strong that is prudent) within oak leaves and acorns decoration. Very good clean condition, complete with all fittings and large navy blue petersham belt and stiffener.
Height 63mm. read more

Code: 61867

Nurses stylish silver plated buckle Made in England

A good original late 20th Century silver plated nurse's buckle fashioned in the style of the Art Nouveau period, the reverse impressed in relief 'Made in England'. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Height 66mm.
Width 110mm. read more

Code: 60916

Boer War 1899 silver nurses buckle by Baker & Staniforth Sheffield

A very scarce original Boer War period grand and imposing silver nurses buckle, the front of both sides impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1899 and maker's details 'B&S' in a shield (Baker & Staniforth Sheffield) specialising in buckles and flatware. Very good uncleaned condition, complete with all fittings.
Width 11cm.
Height 7.9cm.
Height 51mm.

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Code: 60870

St Georges Hospital London silver nurses buckle

A scarce original 'St George's Hospital nurses buckle', large oval, the centre bearing an embossed 'Saint George and the Dragon' within a hammered border, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1992 and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Very good condition, complete with both halves, associated ribbon present but detached.
Height 67mm.
Diameter 24mm. read more

Code: 59843

Westminster Childrens Hospital London nurses buckle and belt

A scarce original 'Westminster Children's Hospital nurse's buckle', large circular silver plated die-stamped example, the centre depicting an infant in swaddling clothes within a laurel wreath. Very good condition, complete with all fittings and petersham belt.
Diameter 63mm. read more

Code: 58305

Torch of Knowledge 1969 hallmarked silver nurses buckle

A scarce original circa late1960's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 to both halves and maker's details "E.S&C". Very good condition, complete with both belt loops.
Height 55mm.
Width 98mm. read more

Code: 57509

Westminster Hospital London nurses buckle

A scarce original 'Westminster Hospital nurse's buckle', large quatrefoil silver plated polished backing with ornate oak leaf surround mounted with a silvered Crowned portcullis, the reverse complete with fixed belt loop and detached belt loop. Very good condition, minor wear to plating.
Height 67mm.
Width 76mm. read more

Code: 57354

Torch of Knowledge nurses buckle

A scarce chromium plated nurse's buckle, both sides depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops, minor touch of verdigris to reverse.
Height 66mm.
Width 97mm. read more

Code: 56657

Torch of Knowledge nurses buckle and belt

A scarce vintage bronzed nurse's buckle, both sides depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, complete with black petersham belt and manufacturers instructions on how to clean. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops, belt in good condition with service wear.
Height 55mm.
Width 104mm. read more

Code: 56655

Middlesex Hospital nurses belt buckle

A scarce 'Middlesex Hospital nurses belt buckle'; silver plated example displaying a contrasting oxidized badge of the hospital to the centre and bearing the motto "Miseris Succurrere Disco" (I learn to succour the distressed). Good condition, complete with both loops, some minor service to plating.
Height 64mm. read more

Code: 56165

Boer War 1901 hallmarked silver nurses buckle

A superior quality scarce Boer War period ornate silver nurses buckle, the reverse bearing Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1901, maker's details "Sutherland & Roden Carver Street, Sheffield" with both halves impressed with the number "4". Very good condition, complete with all fittings.
Width 77mm
Height 51mm.

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Code: 56149

South London Hospital for women nurses buckle

A scarce original circa 1912 - 1940 'South London Hospital for Women nurse's buckle'; rectangular nickel backing plate with an applied crest bearing the sun, waxing and waning moons and nurses 'Lamp of Knowledge' in relief, with motto `Et Dato Gaudetis'. Very good condition, attached loop present, seperate belt loop now absent.
Height 61mm.
Width 64mm.

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Code: 55668

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