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...  read more

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 appr...  read more

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 or...  read more

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 a...  read more

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.  read more

Code: 59536

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 ...  read more

Code: 59530

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.  read more

Code: 59522

45.00 GBP

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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.  read more

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.
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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 e...  read more

Code: 59494

150.00 GBP

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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 ...  read more

Code: 59467

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.

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Code: 59466

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.  read more

Code: 59464

A scarce full size 'Territorial Army Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details 'R. Bros (Randle Brothers). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar.
Overall Length 112mm.  read more

Code: 59463

125.00 GBP

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A scarce First World War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916, 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.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 59462

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.
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Code: 59057

75.00 GBP

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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.  read more

Code: 59010

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.

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Code: 58621

A good quality scarce Elizabeth II period matching pair of 'Princess Mary’s 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.
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Code: 58486

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 o...  read more