A very rare original Elizabeth II full size 'QARANC tippet badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1957 and maker's details 'M&B (Marples & Beasley). Good condition, complete with original full length silk ribbon with suspension bar and pin fittings, surface scratches to the front.
Width 34mm.
Overall Height approx 123mm.  read more

Code: 62929

A scarce original unmarked MINIATURE SIZE 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service medal'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon.
Height with ring without riibbon 33mm.  read more

Code: 62674

A very scarce original full size unnamed as issued 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps tippet badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1950 and maker's details 'D&S'. Very good condition, complete with full length unused silk ribbon, light scratch mark to reverse.
Height of medal with ring approx 60mm.
Overall 103mm.
In February 1949 the QA...  read more

Code: 62441

A scarce original circa 1931 period full size 'Territorial Army Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details 'R.J' (Robert William Jay). Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and Sterling Silver suspension bar with pin fittings.
Overall Length approx 82mm.  read more

Code: 62172

A scarce original First World War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, made from unmarked silver, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London, with lightly scratched initials 'MAH'. Very good condition, minimal service wear, complete with original silk ribbon on pin bar.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 62135

A very scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS silver buckle'; Crowned fouled anchor on domed ground, within a laurel wreath surround, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914 to both loops and maker's details 'Page Keen & Page Plymouth'. Very good condition, complete with matching fixed loop and detachable...  read more

Code: 61217

A scarce original early pre 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Nursing Sister tippet rank badge', gold wire bullion padded King's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor, Red Cross below within bullion circle, the reverse with black hession backing. Very good condition, colour and bullion remain bright, a couple of ...  read more

Code: 61195

A scarce original early post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Superintending Sister tippet rank badge', gold wire bullion padded Queen's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor, Red Cross below within bullion circle, the reverse with black hession backing. Very good condition, colour and bullion remain bright.
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Code: 61194

A scarce early Elizabeth II period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps nurse's buckle'; chromium plated example wth matching ends, the central device a Crowned wreath bearing 'Subcruce Candida' scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered 'A' for Alexandra to the centre, 'Q.A.R.A.N.C' title below, the reverse with maker's details 'Hobson & Son (London) Ltd'. Very good condition.
Width 92mm.read more

Code: 55130

A scarce original early issue 'Nurse Training School Royal Air Force' gilt badge inlaid with pale blue enamelling, depicting a 'caduceus' superimposed over laurel wreath. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 60512

A scarce original fine quality 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS silver buckle'; Crowned fouled anchor on domed ground, within a laurel wreath surround, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1910 to both loops and maker's details 'D&F' (Deakin & Francis Ltd), Very good condition, complete with matching fixed loop and detachable loop.
Height 59mm  read more

Code: 59909

A scarce original short lived 1950 -1952 other ranks pattern 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps bi-metal cap badge'; King George VI crowned wreath bearing "Sub cruce Candida" (Under the White Cross) scrolls, the Dannebrog lettered "A" for Alexandra to the center "Q.A.R.A.N.C" with applied white metal title below. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, minor service w...  read more

Code: 59880

60.00 GBP

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A scarce First World War period pair of medals awarded to Matron Jessie Ethel Hills RRC. In 1913 she was working as the Matron at the Hatton Hospital in Yorkshire and at the outbreak of the Great War volunteered her services to the Territorial Nursing Service. In 1918 she was Matron of the No.1 Base Hospital part of the Portuguese General Hospital. For her services she was awarded the Royal Red...  read more

Code: 59800

A scarce original early post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Chief Petty Officer's hat badge', gold wire bullion Queen's Crown surmounting padded Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor within a red embroidered wreath, the reverse with black hession backing. Very good condition, colour and bullion remain bright.
Height appr...  read more

Code: 59799

A scarce original circa 1902 to 1949 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service officer's silver gilt cap badge'; oval title bearing a King's crown and 'Sub cruce Candida' (Under the White Cross) scroll below, the Dannebrog lettered 'A' for Alexandra to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Gaunt London' and letter 'S' for silver, complete with two loop fittings a...  read more

Code: 59544

A scarce original early issue 'Nurse Training School Royal Air Force' gilt badge inlaid with pale blue enamelling, depicting a 'caduceus' superimposed over laurel wreath. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, gilt remain bright.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 59536

A scarce original early post 1953 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service officer's hat badge', gold wire bullion Queen's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials A, intertwined around a gold wire anchor within a red embroidered wreath, the reverse with black felt backing blanket stitched and two long wire fittings. Very good used condition, colour and bullion remain ...  read more

Code: 59530

A scarce original brass Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps 'QARANC' shoulder title badge, introduced in 1954 and worn on tropical dress. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings.
Width 37mm.  read more

Code: 59522

45.00 GBP

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A good original pre 1953 Royal Navy 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS silver plated example bearing King's Crowned fouled anchor on domed ground, within a laurel wreath surround. Very good condition, complete with single fixed loop, and detached loop present.
Height 50mm.  read more

Code: 59509

A very scarce original First World War period white linen armband with applied felt red cross, three mother of pearl button fasteners impressed with clear ink stamp 'Army Medical Service 19.11.15' and additional stamp 'East Lancashire Voluntary Aid 1814'. Good condition, some staining and service wear.
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Code: 59506