Queen's Institute of District Nursing Long Service Badge
AssociatedAssociated with
Margaret C Morgan
(Nurse)
Date1948
Object NameBadge
Mediummetal
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions4.2 x 2.5cm
AcquisitionKenneth A Webster Nursing Collection.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS032200.5
About MeOval badge with pierced central monogram in blue and white enamel. The Royal monogram of VRI in the centre has the imperial crown on top and the border is inscribed "QUEEN'S INSTITUTE OF DISTRICT NURSING".This gold badge with white and blue enamel detail was awarded for 21 years' service and was usually presented by royalty.
The Queen's Nursing Institute was founded in 1887, Queen Victoria's Jubilee year, and originally called Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses. The name was changed in 1926 to the Queen's Institute of District Nursing but the design of the badge was otherwise largely unchanged. The badges were worn on cords around the neck by "Queen's Nurses". In 1972 the name would change again to "Queen's Nursing Institute" and in 1982 the badge was altered again.
Queen's Institute of District Nursing
1908 - 1941 Period
Queen's Institute of District Nursing
1926 - 1972
