Select Category
A scarce original circa 1980's period Scottish 'The Royal Hospital For Sick Children Glasgow badge'; large oxidised silver example, in the form of a blue enamel tiile surround, the recessed centre bearing allegorical figure of mother and child in relief; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1979 and maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham'. Very condition, complete with original pin fitting, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 63659
SOLD
A scarce original early issue 'Charing Cross Hospital London medal' heavy bronze example in the form of a Maltese cross with fleur-de-leys between each arm, complete with original dark blue and red silk ribbon with early type buckle suspension bar with pin fittings, the reverse inscribed to the recipient 'Kathleen J.Crust'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety pin now holding actual pin in place. Diameter 46mm. Length approx 127mm.
Code: 63607
180.00 GBP
A scarce original fine quality 'Edgware General Hospital nurses badge' the reverse impressed 'Silver', maker's details 'Spink London' and awarded to the recipient in 'Sept 1966'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel intact, but with surface scatches overall and flake to red arrow, the price allows for these defects. Diameter 33mm.
Code: 63598
80.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1941 to 1946 period 'Irish maternity nurses large bronzed badge'; Crowned Celtic cross, the top arm with 'Maid of Erin harp', the lower with '1745' the sides with 'B' and 'M' after the founder; the title circlet inscribed 'Rotunda Hospital' 'Solamen Miseris' (Solace of the Helpless), the centre embossed with classical figure of woman and babes; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.S&S.D' (John Smyth & Sons Wicklow Street, Dublin. a mark used between 1941 and 1946) and in relief 'TO DO MY DUTY' with official issue number '1202'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 50mm. The Rotunda Hospital is a maternity hospital and a training centre situated in Parnell Street, Dublin, Ireland, founded as the Dublin Lying-In Hospital in 1745 by the surgeon Bartholomew Mosse. It was granted by Royal Charter on 2 December 1756 by King George II.
Code: 63512
A scarce original circa 1980 period 'Bradford Area Health Authority pin badge' in the form of a shield, inlaid with light blue enamelling, bearing a white rose for Yorkshire, red cross shield and Boar's Head; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1980 and maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example. Height 31mm.
Code: 63460
A scarce original circa pre 1948 period 'Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital MDCCXXXIX silver plated pin badge'; large silver plated example, bearing the 'Coat of Arms of Queen Charlotte' in relief within blue enamel title surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, silvered finish remains bright. An excellent example. Diameter approx 33mm.
Code: 63437
A scarce original circa 1956 fine quality Scottish 'Aberdeen Royal Infirmary & Associated Hospitals nurse training school badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1954, maker's details 'J.F' (James Fenton & Co) and inscribed to the recipient'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller present, but not running, but does not prevent the hook functioning as normal, no damage to the enamel Diameter 29mm.
Code: 63432
90.00 GBP
An exceptionally good original circa 1985 period 'Leeds Eastern District School of Nursing Studies silver nurses pin badge'; large blue enamel title surround, the central Maltese Cross on white enamel ground with recessed centre disc bearing Coat of Arms and Latin motto 'Pro Regust Lege'; the reverse impressed with Birminham silver hallmarks for 1985 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 63414
A scarce original pre 1988 'Bradford Childrens Hospital gold chromium plated badge' bearing the former coat of arms of Bradford viz. a chevron between three bugle horns. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, manufacturing infill flaw to title scroll lower left cross. Height 32mm. Bradford Children's Hospital, St Mary's Road Bradford, founded in 1883 and closed in 1988.
Code: 63413
A scarce original fine quality 'Queen Mary's Hospital For Children silver and enamel nurses qualification badge'; translucent electric blue enamel Maltese cross, and title circlet, depicting the 'London County Council Coat of Arms' within on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details 'F&S' (Fattorini & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no stress marks or damage to the blue enamel minor flaw to the LCC Arms. Height 31mm.
Code: 63355
150.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Bristol and Weston School of Nursing qualification badge'; large silver plated circlet with red enamel title surround, bearing raised shield with Coat of Arms to the centre, on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye Kenning & Spencer' and inscribed to the recipient 'K.Barber'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example. Height 39mm.
Code: 63341
120.00 GBP
A good original circa post 1932 'Royal Masonic Hospital gilt and enamel badge' designed by 'C.L.J. Doman'; depicting the symbolic figure of humanity succouring the sick, the enamelled top suspension bar with the initials 'R.M.H.' (Royal Masonic Hospital). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, slight stain to lower right side. Height 50mm.
Code: 63325
A good original circa pre 1916 'Guys Hospital Nurses League' bronze and enamel badge, bearing the hospital coat of arms, three crowned leopard's heads and chevron decorated with fleur-de-lis, 'G.H.N.L.' title and Latin motto 'Dare Quam Accipere' (Better to give than receive); the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'CLARK 33 NEW BOND St. LONDON. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with one small flaw above the lower leopard's head. An excellent example. Height 29mm. 'Alfred Clark London Silver Makers', had several premises in the Mayfair area and moved to 33 New Bond Street in 1903 where he remained until 1916.
Code: 63290
A scarce original circa late 1950's fine quality 'Broadgreen Hospital Liverpool nurses badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1957 and maker's details 'T&S' (Turner & Simpson Ltd Birmingham) and inscribed to the recipient 'I.Friend'. Excellent clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm.
Code: 62730
A good original circa 1997 period fine quality 'Eastern Area College of Nursing Northside badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1997 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Excellent clean unissued condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm.
Code: 62693
40.00 GBP
A scarce original Victorian period 'University of Durham Newcastle-upon-Tyne College of Medicine medal award'; large engraved Silver Cross inscribed 'Summer Session 1883 Practical Physiology T.Oliver M.D. Arnold F.Bradbury'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring, minimal wear. Size 42 x42mm.
Code: 62675
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
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
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
website designed and maintained by Concept500
