College Of Nursing Badge
Maker
J.R.Gaunt
AssociatedAssociated with
Royal College of Nursing
(founded in 1916)
Date1916 - 1939 Period
Object NameBadge
Mediumenamelled sterling silver
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions3.8 x 2.2cm
AcquisitionKenneth A Webster Nursing Collection.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS032094
Keywords
This is an example of the first badges issued by the College of Nursing, in use from its founding in 1916 to 1939. The College stood for professional advancement and certification of trained nurses but not a training organisation as the Royal British Nurses' Association already existed.
Queen's Institute of District Nursing
1926 - 1972