Royal Navy Naval Nursing Service 1885 pattern nurses uniform buckle

A rare original Victorian period Royal Navy 'Naval Nursing Service nurses buckle believed to be the 1885 pattern worn by nursing sisters; silver plated example bearing Victorian Crowned fouled anchor on lined ground, within laurel wreath surround. Very good condition, complete with single fixed loop, detached loop now absent, minor service wear.
Height 52mm.

The 'Royal Navy Naval Nursing Service' was formed in 1884. These Royal Navy trained nurses served on shore, initially at Haslar and Plymouth. In 1902 it was renamed 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service' QARNNS.

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