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Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) Cap Badge
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) Cap Badge
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) Cap Badge
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) Cap Badge

Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) Cap Badge

Date1908 - 1949 Period
Object NameBadge
MediumMetal
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 2.2225 cm
AcquisitionKenneth A Webster Nursing Collection.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS032143
Keywords
About MeRound badge with pierced silver design of an "R" in a circle. The circle has an imperial crown at the top and is inscribed "QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE (RESERVE).

The Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service was founded on 27 March 1902 by Royal Warrant and replaced the Army Nursing Service (ANS) and the Indian Nursing Service (INS). They were named in honour of Queen Alexandra. They would later become Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Medical Nursing Corps.
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