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A scarce original circa 1947 period 'Blackburn Royal Infirmary trained nurse badge' in the form of a cross inlaid with blue enamel, the central recessed disc, bearing a red enamel cross on seeded backing, with arched scroll inscribed with Biblical text 'The Lord that healeth thee'; the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and privately engraved with name and the year 1947. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, an old incorrect replacement pin fitted which has been bent to secure more leverage, service wear to enamel. Height 26mm.
Code: 62494
75.00 GBP
A good original circa late 1960's fine quality 'Royal Eastern Counties Hospital nurses qualification badge', silver example in the form of a cross, bearing the Heraldic shields of Essex, Cambridge and Norwich inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Excellent clean condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 34mm. Founded in circa 1859 with former names: Essex Hall Asylum, Eastern Counties Asylum, Royal Eastern Counties Institution for Mental Defectives Closed in circa 1985.
Code: 62406
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1947 period unnamed 'Salford Royal Hospital nurses badge' the former Coat of Arms from the 'City of Salford with motto 'Integrity and Industry superimposed over a green enamel cross'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1947 and maker's details 'J.F' (James Fenton & Co). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, but with bruises and stress lines to three arms of the cross and service wear to high points. Height 30mm.
Code: 62327
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1959 period 'Herefordshire Nurse Training School silver badge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons), Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1959 and officially inscribed 'S.R.N.' with unofficial named inscription 'I.M.Taylor', together with a chromium plated General Nursing Council State Registered Nurse badge inscribed to the recipient 'I.M.Taylor S.R.N. 359762 1.12.65'. Both in very clean excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings and safety chain.
Code: 62310
A scarce original circa 1956 period 'Royal Eastern Counties Hospital silver nurses qualification badge' large circular disc inlaid with blue enamel bearing the initials 'RECH', the central recessed quatrefoil depicting the Heraldic shields of Essex, Cambridge, Norwich Norlfolk inlaid with red and blue enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1956, and inscribed 'Florence E. Ducker 7.10.43.'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 32mm. Founded in circa 1859 with former names: Essex Hall Asylum. Eastern Counties Asylum. Royal Eastern Counties Institution for Mental Defectives. Closed in circa 1985.
Code: 62299
A scarce original circa 1928 period fine quality 'Princess Louise Nurses for Children College qualification badge' bearing an embossed 'Cypher and Coronet of Princess Louise' within a purple enamel title surround; the reverse impressed with Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1928 and maker's details 'K&S' (Alexander Kirkwood & Son St James Square, Edinburgh and later Albany Street. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 30mm.
Code: 62264
240.00 GBP
A rare original exceptionally fine quality solid gold 'Whipps Cross Hospital London nurses prize medal' in the form of a cross strung from a suspension ribbon bar; the bar and medal both impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1924 maker's details 'MN & WB' (Mappin & Webb London), and inscribed 'Nurses Examination First Prize' 'Mona Morfydd Walton 1925'.Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, housed in its original Mappin & Webb velvet lined fitted case, this with scuffs and general age wear. Height approx 63mm. Weight approx 23 Grams.
Code: 62241
650.00 GBP
A scarce original vintage period 'Stockport School of Nursing badge'; inlaid with fine quality green enamel, the seeded gilt centre bearing a cross in relief with 'Rod of Asclepius' and between each arm an Heraldic Cross within a lozenge (from the ancient family of Stockport). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 62239
A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Whittington and Royal Northern Hospitals silver nurses qualification badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1986 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini ). Very good used condition, complete with original pin fittings, with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. Height 42mm.
Code: 62208
A rare original circa 1913 'Ramsgate General Hospital and Seamans Infirmary nurses silver badge', bearing the Ramsgate Coat of Arms inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1913 and impressed with maker's details 'NBs' (Nathan Brothers, Birmingham & Hatton Garden, London.). Fair condition, complete with pin fittings, enamel with heavy service wear. Diameter 29mm.
Code: 62167
A superb original 1960's 'Isle of Thanet Hospital Group 20 years service badge' in the form of a oval blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting an embossed representation of the 'North Foreland Lighthouse within keepers' cottages'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1967 and maker's details 'F.S' (Fattorini & Sons). Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 33mm. Previous Names: Isle of Thanet Joint Isolation Hospital. (1902-1948) Ramsgate Infectious Diseases Hospital. (1902 - 1948) Isolation Hospital, Haine. (1948 - c.1955) Haine Hospital. Closed 1986.
Code: 62127
120.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1920's 'Royal East Sussex Hospital badge' large unmarked silver example in the form of a heavy embossed oak wreath, the domed centre inlaid with light blue enamelling and bearing the monogram 'RESH'; the reverse inscribed to the recipient 'Gladys Roberta Fuller' 'February 1921 - August 1924' and was a replacement. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 35mm.
Code: 62126
A good original 'Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences T.V.U. London' badge, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 2001 and maker's details 'T.F.' (Thomas Fattorini). Very good used condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 62112
A scarce original post 1974 period 'King's College Hospital badge'; oxidised silver plated example, 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 maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original early style pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 31mm.
Code: 62025
A good original pre 1995 period 'Tooting Bec Hospital gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Excellent condition, complete with original early style pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 29mm.
Code: 62024
48.00 GBP
A good original 'General Infirmary at Leeds nurses badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1930, maker's details 'ZB&S' (Zachariah Barraclough & Sons) and inscribed to the recipient Julia K. Hutt. 1926 - 1930'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin a replacement), very minor service wear to enamel. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 62008
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1955 London district 'South West Middlesex Group Hospital Management Committee badge' bearing red cross and motto 'Servite in Laetitia', the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1955, maker's details 'T.J.S' (Thomas James Skelton) and inscribed to the recipient 'Anneliese Rambow. July 1959'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 42mm.
Code: 62007
A scarce original circa 1940s 'Victoria Hospital Accrington silvered enamel nurses badge', the reverse with unusual maker's details 'Kenworthys Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 47mm.
Code: 62006
65.00 GBP
A scarce original 'Florence Nightingale School of Nursing silver hospital badge, the reverse embossed 'Nightingale School' to the top and inscribed to the recipient 'Mary U. Gilbert 1933'. Very good condition, minimal enamel defects, complete with original pin fittings and housed in its original red leather velvet lined fitted presentation case with gold tooling and details to the outer lid 'Badge Of The Florence Nightingale School Of Nursing' the inside with maker's details 'John Pinches London'. Very good condition, leather supple with colour remaining bright and catch in good working order. The badge was designed by Dame Alicia Lloyd Still in 1925.
Code: 61952
A very scarce original pre 1990's 'Brighton Training School O.D.A. chromium plated enamel award badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original pin fittings, roller safety catch now ABSENT suitable as a display item only. Height 36mm.
Code: 61950
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