Silver nurses buckle

Good condition, complete with all fittings.

A silver two piece Nurses Belt buckle featuring an array of Daffodils. In good condition with belt loops and clasp in good order. Width 78mm Height 55mm. Hallmarked for London read more. In good condition with belt loops and clasp appearing to be in good order. Width 95mm height 60mm. A two piece hallmarked silver Nurses belt buckle relating to the Royal College of Nursing.

Silver nurses buckle

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Very good condition, complete with both belt loops.

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Letter K. Art Nouveau Belt Buckle. Women Belts. Victorian Style Mirror. Lion Belt. Mark Jacobs. Victorian Buckle. Sterling Buckle. Nurses Belt Buckle, features delicate engraved decoration and vacant cartouches.

Silver nurses buckle

Introduction: For many years, the belts, and their associated buckles, worn as part of a nurses uniform, would seem to have been largely ignored by collectors. And yet those coloured, often 'Petersham' belts relayed a good deal of information about the wearer - category of nursing; rank; stage of training for example; as did the buckle itself - albeit to a lesser extent. To a lesser extent probably because their exact origin provenance is difficult to determine. Markings more often than not, do not identify for example, the who; where; and when of the original owner. But much can still be ascertained with a little diligent research. One or two reverse sides have been animated to show the action of the clasps. Simply pointing your cursor at a reverse side will reveal which these latter are. Perhaps then, this article will do a little to awaken further interest in this area of our nursing history - and hopefully fire those already interested to further interest and collector zeal. No attempt has been made to collate the items which follow in any particular order, since the main purpose herein is to present this small collection and to further highlight the topic itself, although a basic structure is applied as perhaps a starting point for future development. This will also serve to highlight glaring omissions which others may well point to, furthering our knowledge of the topic.

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Good overall condition, belt loops and clasp intact. Hallmarks for IDB London A scarce chromium plated nurse's buckle, both sides depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil. Condition is good with clasp and belt loops intact. Height 55mm. A silver hallmarked two piece nurses buckle. It takes the form of two storks flying upwards each with a fish in its beak, amongst swirling foliage. Width 77mm Height 51mm. A scarce vintage bronzed nurse's buckle, both sides depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, complete with black petersham belt and manufacturers instructions on how to clean. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops, belt in good condition with service wear. Nurses stylish silver plated buckle Made in England A good original late 20th Century silver plated nurse's buckle fashioned in the style of the Art Nouveau period, the reverse impressed in relief 'Made in England'. Hallmarked for London read more Code:

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Width 77mm Height 51mm. Height 7. Hallmarked for London read more. In good condition with belt loops and clasp appearing to be in good order. Height 63mm. In good condition with belt loops and clasp in good order. The design features a series of ornate leaves and scrolls and across the centre can be seen stars and suns which denote the day and night service of Nursing. A scarce original circa late's silver nurse's buckle, each side depicting a winged torch of knowledge resting in a narrow laurel wreath set upon an ornate trefoil, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for to both halves and maker's details "E. Very good condition, complete with both belt loops, minor touch of verdigris to reverse. Good condition, heavy service wear, surface scratches, edge knocks particularly to top left corner, original attached loop present, seperate belt l