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A scarce original circa 1912 to 1940 'South London Hospital for Women nurse's badge'; early silver plate and enamel example with two voided circle with monogram 'SLHW' the crest bearing waxing and waning moons, the centre depicting the sun, a cross and 'Lamp of Knowledge' with motto `Et Dato Gaudetis'. Very good condition, complete with original hooked catch, replacement pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, right circle slightly distorted. Height 30mm. Founded in 1912 as the 'South London Hospital for Women' named was changed circa 1940's to the 'South London Hospital for Women and Children'.
Code: 59953
40.00 GBP
A good original circa 1970's 'County of Kent registered district nurse badge'; large yellow chromium plated title circlet inlaid with red enamel, cross to voided centre, with an applied shield bearing the 'White Horse of Kent' on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 40mm.
Code: 59914
35.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Cell Barnes Hospital nurses badge', gilded brass example with blue enamel title surround, an applied embossed disc depicting 'St Albans Cathedral' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect working order, no damage to the enamel and complete with original box with maker's details "Toye, Kenning & Spencer Limited". Diameter 29mm. Cell Barnes Mental Hospital was founded in 1933 and was situated in Highfield Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire. It was closed down in 1998.
Code: 59895
A fine quality 'Royal Eastern Counties Hospital Colchester' silver and enamel nurse's badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 and maker's details "T.F" ( Thomas Fattorini). Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 33mm.
Code: 59879
SOLD
A good quality 'Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences T.V.U. London' badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 2000 and maker's details 'Fattorini Birmingham'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 27mm.
Code: 59667
A scarce original 'The London Hospital School of Nursing badge'; small pattern silver example introduced around 1934 to replaced the previous, rather large cumbersome version, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.Pinches London' and inscribed 'Lesley Aichinson-Spence JUNE 1949 - JULY 1952'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, together with her General Nursing Council chromium plated SRN badge, also in very good condition. Height 35mm.
Code: 59657
A good original 'St George's Hospital nurses badge', copper bronze example, the centre bearing in relief 'Saint George and the Dragon' with circular title surround. Very good condition, complete with original hook and an old professionally replaced pin fittings, minimal wear. Diameter 24mm.
Code: 59640
A scarce original 'King's College Hospital nurses silver badge' inlaid with green enamel, the central device depicting the 'Royal Crest' with Latin motto 'Sancte Et Sapienter' (With Holiness and Wisdom), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1951 and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 30mm.
Code: 59622
75.00 GBP
A good original circa 1911 period 'Metropolitan Asylums Board hospital badge' gilded brass example in the form of a strap titled 'M.A.B. Service' the central black and white shield, depicting the 'Rod of Asclepius' on a red cross; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' a backmark used between 1911 and 1913. Very good condition, complete with buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect. Height 35mm. The 'Metropolitan Asylums Board' was established in 1867 and dissolved in 1930.
Code: 59587
A scarce original 'Scottish Board of Health silver and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1919, maker's details 'B&S' (Brook & Son George St, Edinburgh) and inscribed to the recipient 'Nurse Agnes C. Duncan' 'Fever Training 1920'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, pin an old replacement, enamel intact. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 59478
95.00 GBP
A good original circa 1940's 'Queen Elizabeth's Training College gilt and enamel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 59405
A good original late 20th century 'Royal Victoria Infirmary Nurses Training School Newcastle Upon Tyne badge'; gilded brass oval bearing blue enamel title, 'RVI' monogram to voided centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, actual pin an old replacement, enamel and gilt finish with some service wear. Price reflects. Height 41mm.
Code: 59404
A scarce original 'St.Helen Hospital Barnsley nurses named badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1962 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham'). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Diameter 26mm. Height approx 42mm.
Code: 59323
A scarce original unnamed 'General Eye & Childrens Hospital Cheltenham nurses badge'; chromium plated example the Coat of Arms bearing the motto 'Salubritas Et Eruditio' (Health and Erudition), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 38mm.
Code: 59215
60.00 GBP
A good original circa 1950's 'The Hartlepools Hospital chromium plated enamel nurses badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham' and impressed to the recipient 'N.Heron 10.10.50 - 10.10.53'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to the enamel. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 59130
50.00 GBP
A good original pre-war 'General Hospital Birmingham badge'; silver plated circular example bearing "Unity" scroll above, blue enamel title surround "G.H.B League" red cross to centre on white enamel ground. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel defect with an attempt to restore at the 12 o'clock position. Height 31mm
Code: 59127
A good original circa 1950's scarce unnamed 'St.Helier Hospital nurses badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1951 and maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and safety chain, enamel intact with small flake at 12 o'clock position, not affecting the appearance. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 59102
90.00 GBP
A very scarce original 'North Eastern Hospital silver and enamel nurses badge' in the form of a cross mounted with the 'London County Council Arms' to the centre, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details "F&S" (Fattorini & Son). Good condition, retaining original pin fitting with safety roller now ABSENT making it impossible to stay closed, minor service wear to the enamel. Price reflects. Height 32mm.
Code: 59055
A scarce original circa 1980's 'Brookwood Hospital Training School badge', chromium plated enamel example, the reverse impressed with make's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd RegentSt. Birmingham'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 39mm.
Code: 59035
A good original 'General Infirmary at Leeds nurse's badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1925 and maker's details "M&B" (Marples & Beasley) and inscribed to the recipient "Kate B Halbert 1883 - 1933". Very good condition, cmplete with original pin fittings, tiny nick to the enamel centre shield otherwise a perfect example. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 59011
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