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A very scarce original circa 1921 to 1950 'Territorial Army Nursing Service matching pair of collar badge'; oval title surmounted by a King's Crown, the fretted centre depicting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined, with motto 'Fortitudo Mea Deus' scroll below 'Very good condition, complete with original loops to reverse, silver plated and gilt finish remains bright. Height 28mm.
Code: 59057
75.00 GBP
A scarce fine quality 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps regimental unmarked silver and marcasite brooch' Queen Elizabeth crowned wreath the centre displaying the Dannebrog lettered "A" for Alexandra with "Q.A.R.A.N.C" title below. Very condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, complete with all stones. Height 35mm.
Code: 59010
60.00 GBP
A very scarce original full size example of a 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps tippet badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1950 and maker's details "D&S". Very good condition, complete with original full length silk ribbon, folded and stitched. Height of medal with ring approx 61mm. Overall 103mm.
Code: 58986
350.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period white linen armband with applied felt red cross, adjustable three pairs of two brass press studs fasteners impressed "Newey Brothers Ltd B'Ham" "Newey PAT, 201430-22."and clear ink stamp "Army Medical Service" this example without date. Good condition, some rust stains.
Code: 58621
25.00 GBP
A good original 'King George VI' period 'Q.A. 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: 58487
SOLD
A good quality scarce Elizabeth II period matching pair of 'Princess Marys Royal Air Force Nursing Service collar badges' depicting a gilt 'caduceus' surmounted by a Queen's Crown and silver plated wings, the reverse incorporating a strengthening rod down the centre and impressed with manufacturers details "J.R.Gaunt London. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Height 27mm Width 24mm.
Code: 58486
50.00 GBP
A scarce original early Second World War period full size 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1942 and maker's details "S.& W Ld". Good condition, complete with silk ribbon, minor service wear to high points. Height of medal 53mm.
Code: 58304
A scarce original 1907- 1950 QAIMNSR late issue small pattern 22mm Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve unmaked silver tippet badge. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, minimal service wear. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 58239
Awarded to Sister Elizabeth Sarah Passingham. Comprising: 1914/5 Star "SISTER QAIMNSR", British War Medal, Victory Medal "SISTER". Complete with original watered silk ribbons. Sister Elizabeth Sarah Passingham was born in 1884 Hammersmith. She trained as a nurse at the King Edward VII Hospital Windsor from 1910 to 1913 and at the outbreak of the war in November 1914 offered her services to the QAIMNSR. She received her call up on the 22nd December and reported to the Depot at Winchester. Appointed Sister, she volunteered for overseas service. She embarked for the Middle East and her records show during August to December served onboard a Hospital Ship off Gallipoli and warranted a special mention for her devoted service by her Commanding Officer Major R.N. Hunt of the RAMC. After service at Gallipoli she was transferred to No. 17 General Hospital Alexandria and after her second term of service she resigned from the QAIMNSR in January 1917 and is believed to have taken up home service duties with the Red Cross.
Code: 58193
A rare original circa 1915 - 1918 Great War period 'Almeric Paget Military Massage Corps nurse's uniform badge' convex gilded brass wing bearing cross to the centre, inlaind with red and white enamel, with an applied dark blue circlet with the letters "APMMC". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings and safety chain, enamel loss and stress marks to both wings, not unusual in this very vulnerable designed badge. Width 51mm. Almeric Paget Massage Corps was founded in August 1914. Following the units huge success it was greatly expanded and the title Military added by the War Office in December 1915. At the end of the War, in January 1919 it was renamed The Military Massage Service.
Code: 58146
A scarce original First World War period "Pagets Massage Service" brass PMS shoulder title'. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Width 37mm. Almeric Paget Massage Corps was founded in August 1914. Following the units huge success it was greatly expanded and the title Military added by the War Office in December 1915. At the end of the War in January 1919 it was renamed The Military Massage Service.
Code: 58145
A rare original First World War period 'Pagets Massage Service cap badge' brass die-cast Crowned "PMS" cypher cap badge, the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition. Height 44mm. Almeric Paget Massage Corps was founded in August 1914. Following the units huge success it was greatly expanded and the title Military added by the War Office in December 1915. At the end of the War in January 1919 it was renamed The Military Massage Service.
Code: 58144
150.00 GBP
A scarce Elizabeth II period 'Army Medical Services Schools of Nursing badge'; oxidized silver plated example inlaid with blue enamel bearing 'Royal Crest' over crossed swords. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal service wear. Diameter 25mm.
Code: 57964
A scarce original short lived 1949 -1952 pattern 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps officer's gilt 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" applied silvered title below; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London", complete with two loop fittings, gilt finish remains crisp. Excellent condition. Height 40mm.
Code: 57819
A scarce Great War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and unusual maker's details "S & W Ld ". Good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, minor edge knocks. Overall Height 100mm. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 57716
An extremely rare original First World War 1914 period 'Almeric Paget Massage Corps nurse's uniform sleeve badge'; large hand made felt cloth wing bearing cross to the centre with embroidered "APMC" within an applied dark blue felt circlet, linen lining and three delicate press studs to reverse. Good condition, small hole to linen backing. Width approx 131mm. Almeric Paget Massage Corps was founded in August 1914. Following the units huge success it was greatly expanded and the title Military added by the War Office in December 1915. At the end of the War, in January 1919 it was renamed The Military Massage Service.
Code: 57643
A 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 41mm.
Code: 57640
An original very scarce late issue full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1933, maker's details "C&Co" (Carrington & Co. London). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon now with service wear. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 57566
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, complete with slider fitting. Excellent condition. Height 40mm.
Code: 57506
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps officer's gilt 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" applied silvered title below; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London", complete with long two loop fittings, gilt finish remains crisp. Excellent condition. Height 40mm.
Code: 57505
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