Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Medals

[Hendrik]

Greetings All,

I have these two medals in my collection and bar their name have no information on them ... Would love to learn more about them : when created, award criteria, historical background etc. etc.

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Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Medal

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Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve Medal

[Tony Farrell]

These are not 'medals' per se, but rather badges of office: worn on the cape/mantle of the ward dress in leiu of a cap badge.

[Hendrik]

Thanks Tony ! Any idea on when they first saw the light of day ?

[Tony Farrell]

The badge for the regular nurses of the QAIMNS was introduced in 1902 I believe. The badge for the reservists sometime after.

Edited November 29, 2005 by Tony Farrell

[Hendrik]

The badge for the regular nurses of the QAIMNS was introduced in 1902 I believe. The badge for the reservists sometime after.

Great ! The reverse of the one I have has some markings :

W J D , which I assume is the maker's mark and three more which I think may be silver hallmarks ? The first of those three I can't make out but no. 2 seems to be a lion, no. 3 is a letter "D" ... Can that narrow down the date ?

[Tony Farrell]

WJD is William J Dibble of Garrards, London - their designer I understand.

[Hendrik]

WJD is William J Dibble of Garrards, London - their designer I understand.

Thanks a lot for the very useful information, Tony !