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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
25.00 GBP
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
50.00 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 70mm.
Code: 60848
SOLD
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
95.00 GBP
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 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
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
180.00 GBP
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
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
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
35.00 GBP
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
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