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A superb quality circa 1935 rare award for the 'Queen Institute of District Nursing'; crowned enamelled 'MR' cypher on silver gilt oval, bearing the legend 'H.M.Queen Mary's Committee with a classical representation of mother and child to the centre, the reverse within the legend 'Queen Institute of District Nursing 1887' a crowned shield bearing 'VRI' cypher to left side, and 'MR'' cypher to right and impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1935 and maker's details 'T&S'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon bow hallmarked silver suspension bar with pin fittings, enamel cypher with minor service wear to right side. Height approx 69mm.
Code: 62959
140.00 GBP
An early original oxidised silver plate large nurses buckle, displaying an embossed Queen's Institute of District Nursing badge within laurel sprays on lined ground. Very good mint condition, detached loop now absent. Height 66mm. Width 74mm.
Code: 62129
60.00 GBP
A rare original 'Queen's Institute of District Nursing solid gold badge', displaying 'Queen Victoria Imperial Cypher' in enamel to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1937, maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son) and inscribed 'Rose A.Rutter For 21 Years Service'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 42mm.
Code: 62128
350.00 GBP
A superb quality circa 1914 rare award for the 'Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses'; crowned enamelled Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initial 'A' on silver gilt oval, bearing the legend 'H.M.Queen Alexandra's Committee' with a classical representation of mother and child to the centre, the reverse within the legend 'Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses 1887' a crowned shield bearing 'VRI' cypher to left side, and crossed 'A' cypher to right, impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details 'T&S'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon bow suspension bar with pin fittings, enamel with very minor service wear and housed in a velvet lined fitted case Height 72mm.
Code: 60134
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A superb quality circa 1935 rare award for the 'Queen Institute of District Nursing'; crowned enamelled 'MR' cypher on silver gilt oval, bearing the legend 'H.M.Queen Mary's Committee with a classical representation of mother and child to the centre, the reverse within the legend 'Queen Institute of District Nursing 1887' a crowned shield bearing 'VRI' cypher to left side, and 'MR'' cypher to right and impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1935 and maker's details 'T&S'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon bow suspension bar with pin fittings, enamel perfect and housed in a velvet lined fitted case Height 69mm.
Code: 60133
A very scarce original circa 1940's 'Queen's Institute of District Nursing cloak badge', extra large oval black felt example displaying the 'Queen Victoria Imperial Cypher' in embroidered silver wire bullion, the reverse with black paper lining. Very good condition.. Height approx 94mm. Became the 'Queens Institute of District Nursing' in 1928 and the 'Queens Nursing Institute' in 1973.
Code: 59621
40.00 GBP
A good original circa 1950's 'Queen's Institute of District Nursing hat badge', large oval black felt example displaying the 'Queen Victoria Imperial Cypher' in embroidered silver wire bullion, the reverse with black cotton lining. Good condition, bullion with minor dulling. Height approx 60mm. Became the 'Queens Institute of District Nursing' in 1928 and the 'Queens Nursing Institute' in 1973.
Code: 59358
20.00 GBP
A good original 'Queen's Institute of District Nursing badge', gilded brass example displaying 'Queen Victoria Imperial Cypher' in enamel to voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief "For 21 Years Service" and inscribed "Vera Benson". Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish. Height 43mm.
Code: 55422
A superb impressive award from the 'Queen's Institute of District Nursing'; large oval example displaying 'Queen Victoria Imperial Cypher' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1937, maker's details "J.R.G&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and official low number "257", complete with blue and grey silk neck ribbon with press stud catch. Very good condition. Height with ring 64mm.
Code: 55421
A very good example of a "Queen's Institute of District Nursing" badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1960, maker's details "J.R.G&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and engraved "Sarah E.Lewis" "For 21 Years Service" Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel and still retaining its original gilt finish, an excellent example. Height 43mm.
Code: 52167
A good circa 1940's bronzed badge, the reverse impressed with official issue number "17984". Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety catch and ring suspension. Height 43mm.
Code: 52126
30.00 GBP
A good pre 1928 bronzed badge, very good condition, original pin fittings. Height 46mm. In 1928 the name changed to the "Queens Institute of District Nursing"
Code: 51449
An early silver plate large buckle, displaying the Queen's Institute of District Nursing badge. Condition is with some wear to plating and stain marks, clasp and loop present, detached loop fixing now absent. Height 66mm. Width 74mm.
Code: 51236
25.00 GBP
A fine quality small sized badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1942 and maker's details "JRG&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Engraved "Evelyn H. Furminger. Queen' Nurse 31 1/3 Years. Resigned August 1942." Good condition, original ring fitting. Height with ring 40mm.
Code: 51194
45.00 GBP
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