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A good ORIGINAL circa 1955 period 'Army Dental Hygienist qualification pin badge'; large oxidized pewter plated example, bearing embossed 'Royal Crest' superimposed on crossed swords within laurel wreath surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 41mm. War Office Dress Committee WODC Aug 1955. Royal Army Dental Corps (including qualified QARANC attached to RADC units for dental duties) may wear this silver plated badge on the left side of the working overall. The brooch may be retained by the recipient on leaving the service.
Code: 63439
60.00 GBP
A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1955 to 1972 period 'Army Trained Nurse qualification pin badge'; large oxidized pewter plated example with mellow silver patination, bearing embossed 'Royal Crest' superimposed on crossed swords within laurel wreath surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 41mm. War Office Dress Committee WODC Aug 1955. RAMC and QARANC personnel who passed the Army Trained Nurses' examination at the conclusion of the three year course in military hospitals were allowed to wear this brooch on the left breast pocket of a white jacket or ward dress. It was permitted to be retained by the recipient.
Code: 63435
SOLD
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Army Medical Services schools of nursing State Enrolled Nurse pin badge'; silver plated example inlaid with green enamel, worn on the left side of the ward dress. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 63259
40.00 GBP
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge', EIIR Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of red embroidered crossed initials 'A' and intertwined around a gold wire anchor, the reverse with black cotton backing and official low issue number. Very good condition, bullion remains bright. Height 52mm.
Code: 63162
A scarce original circa 1921 to 1950 period full size 'Territorial Army Nursing Service cape badge'; unmarked silver Crowned oval title, the fretted centre depicting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined, with Latin motto below 'Fortitudo mea deus' (God is my strength) complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with original pin fittings and maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition. Overall height 78mm.
Code: 63016
95.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1921 period, full size unmarked silver mounted as worn tippet badge; oval medal bearing 'Territorial Force Nursing Service' title surmounted by a King's Crown, the fretted centre depicting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar. Very good condition. Overall Height 81mm.
Code: 62984
A very rare original Elizabeth II full size 'QARANC tippet badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1957 and maker's details 'M&B (Marples & Beasley). Good condition, complete with original full length silk ribbon with suspension bar and pin fittings, surface scratches to the front. Width 34mm. Overall Height approx 123mm.
Code: 62929
A scarce original circa 1907 to 1950 QAIMNSR late issue small pattern 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve unmaked silver tippet badge'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, minimal service wear. Diameter approx 23mm.
Code: 62928
80.00 GBP
A scarce original unmarked MINIATURE SIZE 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service medal'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon. Height with ring without riibbon 33mm.
Code: 62674
A very scarce original full size unnamed as issued 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps tippet badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1950 and maker's details 'D&S'. Very good condition, complete with full length unused silk ribbon, light scratch mark to reverse. Height of medal with ring approx 60mm. Overall 103mm. In February 1949 the QAIMNS Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service became QARANC Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps.
Code: 62441
A very scarce original circa late 1920's full size unnamed as issued 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details 'R.Bros' (Randle Brothers). Very good condition, complete with original full length silk ribbon folded and stitched, minor service wear to high points.. Overall Height 117mm.
Code: 62440
480.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1931 period full size 'Territorial Army Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details 'R.J' (Robert William Jay). Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and Sterling Silver suspension bar with pin fittings. Overall Length approx 82mm.
Code: 62172
A scarce original 'King George VI' period 'Queen Qlexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps Association silver plated badge' inlaid with red enamel, the Dannebrog lettered "A" for Alexandra to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 33mm. In 1949 the QAIMNS 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service' was renamed 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps' QARANC. In 1953 the badge was replaced with a Elizabeth II Crowned version.
Code: 62141
25.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, made from unmarked silver, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London, with lightly scratched initials 'MAH'. Very good condition, minimal service wear, complete with original silk ribbon on pin bar. Diameter 30mm.
Code: 62135
A very scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS silver buckle'; Crowned fouled anchor on domed ground, within a laurel wreath surround, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914 to both loops and maker's details 'Page Keen & Page Plymouth'. Very good condition, complete with matching fixed loop and detachable loop. Height 59mm
Code: 61217
240.00 GBP
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge', Queen's Crown above Queen Alexandra cypher of red embroidered crossed initials 'A' and intertwined around a gold wire anchor, the reverse with black cotton backing. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, complete with original red and navy silk hat band now detached from badge Height 53mm.
Code: 61216
28.00 GBP
A scarce original early pre 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Nursing Sister tippet rank badge', gold wire bullion padded Queen's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor, Red Cross below within bullion circle, the reverse with black hession backing. Very good condition, colour and bullion remain bright, a couple of old moth holes to white felt backing. Height approx 95mm.
Code: 61195
A scarce original early post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Superintending Sister tippet rank badge', gold wire bullion padded Queen's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor, Red Cross below within bullion circle, the reverse with black hession backing. Very good condition, colour and bullion remain bright. Height approx 109mm.
Code: 61194
A scarce early Elizabeth II period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps nurse's buckle'; chromium plated example wth matching ends, the central device a Crowned wreath bearing 'Subcruce Candida' scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered 'A' for Alexandra to the centre, 'Q.A.R.A.N.C' title below, the reverse with maker's details 'Hobson & Son (London) Ltd'. Very good condition. Width 92mm. Height 57mm.
Code: 55130
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps nurse's buckle and belt'; chromium plated example with swivel action opening, the central device a Crowned wreath bearing 'Subcruce Candida' scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered 'A' for Alexandra to the center, 'Q.A.R.A.N.C' title below, the reverse with maker's details 'Hobson & Son (London) Ltd'. Very good clean condition, complete with adjustable belt Width 92mm. Height 57mm.
Code: 61088
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