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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
SOLD
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: 60081
30.00 GBP
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
180.00 GBP
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
35.00 GBP
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
A scarce original circa 1902 to 1949 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service officer's silver gilt cap badge'; oval title bearing a King's crown and 'Sub cruce Candida' (Under the White Cross) scroll below, the Dannebrog lettered 'A' for Alexandra to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Gaunt London' and letter 'S' for silver, complete with two loop fittings and split pin, gilt finish remains bright. Excellent condition. Height 32mm.
Code: 59544
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. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, gilt remain bright. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59536
75.00 GBP
A scarce original early post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service officer's hat badge', gold wire bullion Queen's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials A, intertwined around a gold wire anchor within a red embroidered wreath, the reverse with black felt backing blanket stitched and two long wire fittings. Very good used condition, colour and bullion remain bright. Height approx 70mm.
Code: 59530
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1948 to 1953 period 'Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps silver plated badge', bearing a King's Crown and 'Pro Humanitate' scroll the central 'Nightingale Lamp' with red felt backing, the reverse impressed in relief 'Luke Melb'. Very good condition, complete with original two vertical loop fittings, minimal wear. Height 35mm. In 1948 The title Royal was granted to the 'Australian Army Nursing Corps' in November in recognition of the service given in two world wars. The service thus became the 'Royal Australian Army Nursing Service'.
Code: 59523
A scarce original brass Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 'QARANC' shoulder title badge, introduced in 1954 and worn on tropical dress. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings. Width 37mm.
Code: 59522
45.00 GBP
A good original pre 1953 Royal Navy 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS silver plated example bearing King's Crowned fouled anchor on domed ground, within a laurel wreath surround. Very good condition, complete with single fixed loop, and detached loop present. Height 50mm.
Code: 59509
A very scarce original First World War period white linen armband with applied felt red cross, three mother of pearl button fasteners impressed with clear ink stamp 'Army Medical Service 19.11.15' and additional stamp 'East Lancashire Voluntary Aid 1814'. Good condition, some staining and service wear.
Code: 59506
A very scarce original pre 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service officer's hat badge', red embroidered laurel wreath surmounted by a King George VI Crown, Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials A, intertwined around a gold wire anchor within, the reverse with waxed black hessian lining and white painted stores' number. Very good condition, colours remain bright, an excellent example. Height 71mm.
Code: 59494
150.00 GBP
A good original post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps other ranks anodised cap badge', Elizabeth II 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 'J.R.Gaunt B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original slider fitting. Height 40mm.
Code: 59468
10.00 GBP
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps other ranks brass cap badge', Queen Elizabeth 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' white metal applied title below, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Excellent condition, complete with original slider fitting. Height 40mm.
Code: 59467
15.00 GBP
A good original Queen Elizabeth II period 'Queen Qlexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps Association friendship badge' silver plated example 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 35mm. 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: 59466
20.00 GBP
A good 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: 59465
A scarce original circa 1908 to 1921 full size unmarked silver tippet badge; Crowned oval medal bearing 'Territorial Force Nursing Service' surround with an additional scroll 'Fortitudo Mea Dues' the fretted centre depicting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension pin bar. Overall Height 69mm.
Code: 59464
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