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A scarce post war issue gilt and enamel 'British Red Cross Society unnamed medal of merit badge' this example with wider ribbon than the earlier issues, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 83mm. The British Red Cross Society Merit badge was instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments who had obtained the Society's Proficiency badges in First Aid, Nursing and one other subject they were discontinued in 1968.
Code: 59114
20.00 GBP
A good original pre 1960s full sized Voluntary Medical Service fifteen years long and efficient service silver medal bearing two clasps each for a subsequent 5 years of service awarded to a Mrs.Sylvia M.Clark. The obverse depicting a symbolic representation of Florence Nightingale carrying her lamp with the initial "PM" for the designer Percy Metcalfe; the reverse displaying the Geneva and St Andrew cross denoting the British Red Cross and St Andrew's Ambulance Corps (Scotland) organisations who issued the award. Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar. Diameter 39mm. Voluntary Medical Service Medal instituted: 1932.
Code: 58903
40.00 GBP
A good original full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title "British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and Latin motto "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, complete with its original presentation box with coloured details to the front and inscribed "Mrs King for the late W.King", the lid with corners split and small piece missing to side Medal Diameter 32mm. Overall Height 80mm This Red Cross War Service Medal is believed to have been Posthumously awarded to Volunteer William King who died on the 19th October 1918 and now rests in Poole Cemetery. A native of Reading he volunteered for service with the 13th Berkshire Red Cross in 1915 and served as an Orderly, first at Springfield and then later at The Lodge Parkstone. He died whilst on service.
Code: 58519
A good original full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title "British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and Latin motto "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings. Medal Diameter 32mm. Overall Height 76mm
Code: 58518
SOLD
A good original full sized circa 1950 1960 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid badge Instituted 1914 and Discontinued 1968.
Code: 58508
8.00 GBP
A scarce interesting wartime octagonal composition ID tag issued to a Medical Officer "TWINN D.F. B.R.C.S CAMBS 32" an indelible 'C' has been pencil in after the initials. Very good condition. Height 33mm.
Code: 58256
A scarce original Great War period issue 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' with additional 1915 and 1916 bars, awarded to "4796 George Wellard", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and "Rd. No.629288" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1913. Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 93mm.
Code: 58238
A scarce original early example of a 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'Trained Nurse' bar, the reverse with official issue number "530" and inscribed "Nurse Scott". Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Overall Length 94mm. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 58185
75.00 GBP
A rare early example possibly Great War period 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'Medical Officer' bar, the reverse inscribed "118 Dr. William Box". Fair condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, red cross with large chunk of enamel ABSENT. Overall Length 85mm. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 58052
A scarce short lived 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work gilt and enamel medal', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Diameter 25mm. Height 69mm. 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work badge' Instituted 1911 and Discontinued 1914.
Code: 57991
A good original early issue circa 1920's period 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid and Nursing medals', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and inscribed "D6145 'F.Farber" and "D4463 F.Farber". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Code: 57977
A good original circa 1930's period 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and inscribed "'D4838 J.Salmon". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel small enamel loss to 1929 bar. Height Approx 119mm.
Code: 57971
18.00 GBP
A scarce original 'British Red Cross Society Technical medal' with 'Physio-therapist' bar. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Overall Length 90mm. The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, they were discontinued in the mid 1960's.
Code: 57960
60.00 GBP
A scarce circa 1930's British Red Cross Society group awarded to "J.Mitchell" comprising: British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid in Chemical Warfare medal "2952 J.Mitchell". British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid with 1936 bar "14750 J.Mitchell". British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing with 1939 bar "11257 J.Mitchell". British Red Cross Society 3 Years Service Medal & Bar "7917". British Red Cross Society For Merit Medal "3943 J.Mitchell. Very good condition, retaining original ribbons and suspension bars with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Code: 57938
A good original full sized early period 'Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing medal'; gilt and enamel example the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and inscribed to the recipient "'04363 M.B.Watson". Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, a good clean example. 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing badge' Instituted 1914 and Discontinued 1968.
Code: 57937
A good original full sized 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid badge' Instituted 1914 and Discontinued 1968.
Code: 57936
10.00 GBP
A rare original sparingley awarded 'Florence Nightingale Medal'; silver gilt elliptical example inscribed to the surround "Memoriam Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 AD", the embossed centre depicting "The Lady with the Lamp" during the Crimean war, where she gained the nickname; the reverse inscribed to the recipient "Melle Ethal Ellen Hutchings 12 Mai 1951". Suspended from an enamelled closed laurel wreath with red cross to the centre and original silk ribbon threaded through and bearing Swiss maker's details "Huguenin Locle" "925" (Silver). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, retaining all of its gold plated finish, ribbon a little fragile. Housed in its original green velvet lined fitted leather case with corresponding maker's details to the inside lid. Height 77mm. Instituted in 1912 by the International Committee of the Red Cross and awarded on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birthday to trained nurses, matrons, nursing organisers for distinguished or exceptional service.
Code: 57443
1200.00 GBP
A very scarce original MINIATURE size mess dress gilt medal, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title "British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and Latin motto "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings. Medal Diameter 17mm. Overall Height 64mm
Code: 57009
35.00 GBP
A good original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' with additional 1944 bar, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and inscribed "015168 F.W.Brimelow". Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height Approx 97mm.
Code: 56716
A good full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920 and attributed to Nurse Miss Marion MacGregor Crocket; the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title "British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and Latin motto "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, complete with its original presentation box with coloured details to the front, clean condition, minor service wear. Pencilled name "Nurse Crocket Hounslow" to back of card support and Box of Issue. Medal Diameter 31mm. Overall Height 80mm. Attributed to Nurse Miss Marion MacGregor Crocket, it is the only Red Cross Volunteer with this surname. She volunteered for service on the 29th September 1916 and served at the 2nd 'Northern General Military Hospita'l and later '19th Military Hospital Reading', this being her home town. She resigned on the 2nd April 1919.
Code: 56385
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