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A scarce original circa 1957 period 'General Hospital Nottingham nurses badge' in the form of a fine quality large silver gilt shield inlaid with red translucent enamelling, depicting the 'Arms of Nottingham' a green enamel ragged Cross mounted with three highly defined 'Ducal Coronets' and a blue scroll 'G.H.N' within green laurel sprays; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1957, maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons Birmingham) and official issue number '1339'. Good condition, complete with a pin fitting replacement hook with roller catch in good working order, enamel flake to lower right side. Height 44mm.
Code: 61836
60.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1936 period fine quality Scottish 'Stobhill Glasgow Hospital nurses qualification badge' bearing the Latin motto 'Protecere et Sustinere' (Protect and Sustain), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936, maker's details 'E&C' (Elkington & Co) and inscribed to the recipient 'I.Kennedy 31.5.38.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor enamel flaws and surface scatches. Height 29mm
Code: 61833
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital badge' small brass circular example, the reverse inscribed 'Jane Ceinwen Davies 1930 - 1934'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, heavy edge knocks, stains to reverse, service wear. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 61817
55.00 GBP
A scarce original 1940's period 'Cardiff Royal Infirmary silver and enamel badge', the reverse impressed 'Silver' and inscribed to the recipient 'Joan.M.Davies 10.9.46'. The obverse is in good condition, the reverse with messy solder repair to pin fittitng, hook original, no damage to the enamel, a good display item. Height 48mm.
Code: 61816
75.00 GBP
A very scarce original 1950's period 'Killearn Hospital Orthopaedic Training School silver and enamel qualification badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1950, maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons) and inscribed to the recipient 'E.W.Smillie 18-1-52'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm. Killearn Hospital Scotland was one of five commisioned in 1938 in preparation for the war and completed in 1941 just in time for the Luftwaffe bombers air raids in and around Clydebank, the town was seriously damaged as were the local shipyards. The hospital was closed in the early 1970’s.
Code: 61805
120.00 GBP
A very scarce original 1960's period 'Addenbrookes Hospital nurses league badge', small circular oxidized silver plated example, displaying a representation of the original hospitals' facade, surmounted by four crests; the reverse impressed with maker's deatails 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 61664
A scarce original 1950's period 'Addenbrookes Hospital nurses qualification named badge', in the form of a shield, the lower half displaying an embossed representation of the original hospitals' facade, surmounted by four crests in relief, the former 'Cambridge County Coat of Arms' with motto 'Per Undas Per Argos', the later below, to the left 'Cambridge University' and to the right the 'Isle of Ely'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1951 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, old replacement hook with safety roller catch and chain, enamel intact with very minor service wear. Height 36mm.
Code: 61663
A very scarce original 1920's period 'Bristol General Hospital nurses qualification named badge', oval blue enamel title surround, the centre bearing the 'Bristol City Coat of Arms' in relief; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1928 and maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact with minor service wear. Height 31mm.
Code: 61662
80.00 GBP
A good original circa pre war period 'Plaistow Trained Nurse badge' in the form of a bronze shield suspended from blue silk ribbon and bar, Cross to voided centre bearing Latin motto 'Nos Nostraque Deo' (We and Ours to God) the reverse impressed with maker's details 'G.Kenning & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings. Height 66mm.
Code: 61361
25.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1960's 'Mayday Hospital Croydon nurse qualification badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1961, maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham) and inscribed to the recipient 'Mary Anne Mc Entee 1958 / 1961'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, service wear to enamel. Height 36mm. Mayday Hospital founded in 1829 and first situated in Duppas Hill, Croydon from 1829 to 1885. Previous names were the 'Croydon Union Infirmary 1885 to 1923 and Mayday Road Hospital 1923 to circa 1930.
Code: 51209
45.00 GBP
A scarce original 'St Peters Hospital Training School for Nurses badge' the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1953 and maker's details 'Toye & Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch absent, hook still functioning perfectly, no damage to the enamel. Height 41mm.
Code: 50587
A scarce pair of badges awarded to Staff Nurse, Katherine M.Jones, the first badge awarded is bronze and is inscribed Katherine Jones. September 1938 December 1941. the other is unmarked silver and is embossed to the reverse 'The Saunders Medal' and is inscribed on the suspension bar 'S/N Katherine M.Jones' this housed in its original John Pinches leather fitted case. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height bronze 46mm. Height silver 40mm.
Code: 50267
A rare original vintage period 'Charing Cross Hospital School of Operating Department Assistants badge'; gilt and enamel example, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin a replacement), enamel with very minor service wear. Height 30mm.
Code: 61285
A scarce original wartime period 'Herefordshire General Hospital badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 and maker's details 'O & Co'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, service wear to enamel. Height 36mm.
Code: 61284
A superb example of a scarce original circa 1979 period 'Ealing District School of Nursing silver gilt named badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1979 and maker's details 'T.F'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, enamel and gilt finish perfect. Height 34mm.
Code: 61277
A superb example of a scarce original circa 1979 period 'Cuckfield & Crawley School of Nursing silver gilt badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1979 and maker's details 'F&S' (Fattorini & Sons). Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, enamel and gilt finish perfect. Height 32mm.
Code: 61276
A scarce original circa 1970's silver plated blue enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings safety catch a little stiff, enamel flaws around the edge, price reflects. Diameter 30mm.
Code: 61184
A scarce original circa 1960's 'Royal Buckinghamshire & Associated Hospitals School of Nursing Badge'; chromium plated example, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and inscribed to the recipient 'S.J. Lunn 1961-1964'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension bar with pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 50mm.
Code: 61142
A very scarce original circa 1970's 'East Birmingham school of nursing badge, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks (the letter date is illegible) and maker's details 'BM&BCo' (Birmingham Medal & Badge Co). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting incorporating safety roller catch in working order, enamel intact, manufacturers undulated edge flaw in the 11 o'clock position not affecting the appearance. Height 33mm.
Code: 61123
A very scarce original 1964 period 'Whittington Hospital nurses qualification badge', shield shaped example depicting the 'Archway' (London Borough of Islington) in light and dark blue enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham hallmarks for 1964 and maker's details 'F&S' (Fattorini & Sons Ltd). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with roller safety catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 30mm. Holborn Union Infirmary (1879 - 1921) Holborn and Finsbury Hospital (1921 - 1930) Absorbed by Whittington Hospital as Archway Wing (1952 - 1969) Archway Hospital Group (1946 - 1948)
Code: 61054
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