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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
95.00 GBP
A scarce original Elizabeth II period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Army Medical Services schools of nursing State Enrolled Nurse 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, enamel perfect. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 62094
35.00 GBP
A scarce original 1907- 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 23mm.
Code: 62064
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1921 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 75mm.
Code: 62063
90.00 GBP
A very scarce ORIGINAL Elizabeth II period 'Army Trained Nurse qualification badge'; large pewter plated example with embossed 'Royal Crest' superimposed on crossed swords. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 42mm.
Code: 61696
SOLD
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
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
40.00 GBP
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
45.00 GBP
A scarce original full size 'Territorial Army Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1932 and maker's details 'R.J' (Robert William Jay). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings and housed in it original velvet lined fitted leather case. Overall Length approx 82mm.
Code: 60636
A scarce original early issue 'Nurse Training School Royal Air Force' gilt badge inlaid with pale blue enamelling, depicting a 'caduceus' superimposed over laurel wreath. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 60512
A scarce original First World War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915, maker's details 'B.H.J' (B H Joseph & Co Birmingham) and retailer's details 'Carrington & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon on pin bar, minimal service wear, ribbon frayed. Diameter 30mm. Unused length of silk ribbon can be supplied if required.
Code: 60082
A scarce original 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 1910 to both loops and maker's details 'D&F' (Deakin & Francis Ltd), Very good condition, complete with matching fixed loop and detachable loop. Height 59mm
Code: 59909
A scarce original short lived 1950 -1952 other ranks pattern 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps bi-metal cap badge'; King George VI crowned wreath bearing "Sub cruce Candida" (Under the White Cross) scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered "A" for Alexandra to the center "Q.A.R.A.N.C" with applied white metal title below. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, minor service wear. Height 40mm. State Registered Nurses were granted officer status in 1904 but did not receive regular commissions until QARANC was formed in 1949. A year later other ranks were recruited.
Code: 59880
60.00 GBP
A scarce First World War period pair of medals awarded to Matron Jessie Ethel Hills RRC. In 1913 she was working as the Matron at the Hatton Hospital in Yorkshire and at the outbreak of the Great War volunteered her services to the Territorial Nursing Service. In 1918 she was Matron of the No.1 Base Hospital part of the Portuguese General Hospital. For her services she was awarded the Royal Red Cross and the Potuquese Order of Christ. Good condition, complete with original ribbons. Territorial Nursing Service medal privately engraved, suspension bar present but detached.
Code: 59800
A scarce original early post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Chief Petty Officer's hat badge', gold wire bullion Queen's Crown surmounting padded Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor within a red embroidered wreath, the reverse with black hession backing. Very good condition, colour and bullion remain bright. Height approx 74mm.
Code: 59799
A scarce original First World War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917, maker's details 'B.H.J' (B H Joseph & Co Birmingham) and retailer's details 'Carrington & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, suspension bar with pin fittings in good working order, minimal service wear. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 59585
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