A fine quality original 'St.James's Hospital Leeds nurses qualification badge, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936, maker's details "M & B" (Marples & Beasley) and inscribed to the recipient "D.Thornes 1933 -1937". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 56046

A scarce original circa 1960's 'Kettering General Hospital Enrolled Nurse Training School badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1966, maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) and inscribed "M.A. Wakelin 5.4.65 - 19.4.67. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, replacement safety roller catch, service wear to enamel.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 55748

A scarce post-1963 'Gartnavel Royal Hospital nurses' badge'; large gilded metal example in the form of a horseshoe, bearing within St Andrews Cross superimposed over tree and fish from the Glasgow coat of arms, surmounted by a rising sun on torse with Latin scroll below "Reluceat". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 55686

A rare gold badge from the 'Victoria Hospital Blackpool', the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1966 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) to both parts. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect.
Height 53mm.
Weight 17.3g  read more

Code: 55683

A scarce original badge from the 'Hellingly Hospital Nurses Training School' the centre bearing the 'East Sussex County Coat of Arms' within a shield; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1975, maker's details "TK&S" (Toye, Kenning & Spencer) and inscribed "Mrs.S.D.Fox 1975". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in ...  read more

Code: 55670

A rare original 1976 award from the 'St.Peter's Hospital, Covent Garden, London specialist in urological nursing', the suspension bar impressed "G.H.Fowler. 1976" and retaining a large circular medal depicting crossed keys and Latin motto "Infirmos Curate" (Heal the sick) impressed in relief "St.Peter's Nursing Medal"; the reverse marked "Silver" and inscribed "For Outstanding Services ...  read more

Code: 55659

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An extremely well designed scarce badge from the 'Highcroft Hospital'; from an ornate floral decorated bar depends a circular medal, bearing fine quality guilloche translucent yellow enamel title suround, the centre depicts 'Asclepius god of medicine and healing' superimposed over crossed staffs and lamp, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1959 to both parts, mak...  read more

Code: 55593

A good original 'Brent & Harrow School of Nursing badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1986, maker's details "Fattorini Birmingham" and inscribed "H.Vutabwaroua 1986". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, complete with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 31mm  read more

Code: 55526

A good original wartime issue badge from the 'Stobhill Hospital Glasgow, School of Nursing' bearing the Latin motto "Protecere et Sustinere" (Protect and Sustain), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1941, maker's details "M & B" (Marples & Beasley) and inscribed "M.S.K.Shaw. 30.11.42.". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings (lead solder repair arou...  read more

Code: 55419

A scarce original badge believed to be 'Willesden District Nursing Association'; rope edge oval example bearing central "WDNA" initials on electric blue translucent enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1933 and with maker's details "DMW" (Dryad Metal Works, Leicester). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent...  read more

Code: 55392

A good original post 1959 'South African hospitaal commemorative badge'; from a bronze safety pin device depends a large circular bronzed medal bearing in high relief a cross superimposed with early panoramic view of the hospital within, the reverse inscribed "Somerset Hospitaal 1859-1959 Hospital". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Diameter 38mm.

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Code: 55216

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1970 'Gloucestershire Royal Hospital School of Nursing silver plated enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect working order, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55150

A scarce original circa 1970's 'Frenchay Health District School of Nursing, nurse's qualification badge'; chromium plated and enamel example bearing castle and sailing ship from the 'City of Bristol Coat of Arms', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfec...  read more

Code: 55128

A scarce early example of a 'Royal Albert Hospital Working Mens Committee badge'; large circular gilded brass badge depicting a 'Red Cross' on white enamel ground, title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed "Gamage London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains bright, small edge knock at 10 o'clock, otherwise enamel perfect.
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Code: 55053

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce early original 'University College Hospital Nurses League silver badge', this example with solid centre bearing a shield inlaid with dark blue, pale blue and brown enamel; the reverse impressed "Silver" and with maker's details "Spink London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Diameter 31mm.
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Code: 55048

A scarce circa 1930's 'Kingston Hospital Nurses' League bronze badge', from a bronze bar with the initials "K.H.N.L" depends an oval medal depicting a shield surmounted by a Crown, one half bearing the former Arms of Guildford and the other with the three Seaxes of Middlesex County, together with the motto of the league "Alterum alterius auxilia egit” (The one needs the help of the othe...  read more

Code: 55047

A rare original First World War period St.Thomas's Hospital lapel badge possibly for war service; gilded brass circular example bearing central hospital crest and title inlaid with red enamel; the reverse impressed with official low issue number "70'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel with minor service wear.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 54959

120.00 GBP

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A scarce 'Sharoe Green Hospital Preston nurse's badge', the centre bearing a hand painted enamel shield of the 'Preston Borough Council Coat of Arms' a Paschal Lamb supporting a Cross-Staff; the reverse impressed "Silver" and low issue number "66". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, ring to accommodate a safety chain, enamel with minor service wear to lower half.
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Code: 54955

A scarce 'Kidderminster & District General Hospital nurse's badge', unusual design in the form of a wide bar depicting an early medical instrument inlaid with blue enamel, with the initial "K. & D.G.H."; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details "W.J.D" (William James Dingley, Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel pe...  read more

Code: 54935

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce 'Evelina Hospital for Sick Children nurse's badge', the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 34mm.

WIKIPEDIA: The hospital was founded in 1869 (as Evelina Hospital for Sick Children) by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschil...  read more