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Title: Yet Another Is it isn't it?
Post by: backman on October 19, 2015, 09:38:47 PM

Any suggestions as to whether this is a Nursing ? Hospital Item.Silver named and dated for 1930-34.The owner wants to ID it if possible. My closest guess to two hospitals geographically linked might be Leominster or Ludlow and Hereford General Hospital but once again I might have it completely wrong!!!

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Title: Re: Yet Another Is it isn't it?
Post by: nursesue on October 20, 2015, 08:18:10 PM

I have seen this badge before but can't think where. Old age doesn't come alone -poor memory loss

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Post by: wilfb on October 20, 2015, 08:30:36 PM

Hi,

Likewise.... But take heart Sue, as long as you know that you have forgotten something all is well. When you don't know that you can't remember there is a problem.

It does look like a hospital badge though....

Sorry,
Will.

Title: Re: Yet Another Is it isn't it?
Post by: caro7b on October 21, 2015, 08:53:46 PM

It does look like a nursing badge and like sue I am sure I have seen it before, but I don't think it's Hereford. Hereford uses uses a "bull" emblem, (yes obvious I know) and being a bit local for me I know all three of those towns use some sort of heraldic lion. Would love to know tho.

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Post by: caro7b on October 22, 2015, 01:14:51 AM

And you have two Hereford badges on your site, one with no emblem and one with a corn grinding OR Apple grinding stone. Nothing like this.

Title: Re: Yet Another Is it isn't it?
Post by: backman on October 22, 2015, 09:10:07 AM

Looks less likely to be Hereford.Other options for a HGH are Hampstead,Hove,Halifax,Hexham or Horton.

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Post by: caro7b on October 22, 2015, 05:20:12 PM

Ooh. Boats at Hove!!

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Post by: caro7b on October 23, 2015, 08:50:08 AM

I wonder what the emblem on the shield is. Can't quite make it out.

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Post by: caro7b on October 23, 2015, 08:54:40 AM

Hove coat of arms has a (very elaborate) ship on it

Title: Re: Yet Another Is it isn't it?
Post by: backman on October 26, 2015, 10:23:12 PM

Well I am 99% sure that I have it identified but until I have it nailed I better not speak too soon???

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Post by: backman on November 09, 2015, 05:34:03 PM

As it is now heading in my direction I can confirm that it is indeed for Lymington Hospital in Hampshire.The HGH did have me stumped but I have found that it was affiliated,for training,with Hampstead General Hospital in the 1930s.It was later to become part of the Southampton's Hospitals Group. I used to enjoy browsing the antiques shops and street markets of the town when I lived in the area.

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Post by: caro7b on November 10, 2015, 08:52:13 AM

Well done Pete!

Title: Re: Yet Another Is it isn't it?
Post by: nursesue on November 15, 2015, 02:13:48 PM

I also have one named and dated 1958 - possibly Sheffield area

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Post by: backman on November 15, 2015, 07:43:35 PM

I have had this definitely identified as being the Northern General Hospital Sheffield.Others however assure me it was for the Newnham General Hospital Liverpool so take your pick?

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Post by: nursesue on November 18, 2015, 01:11:47 PM

the seller also thought it was for the Northern General - nice badge and a good price so am a happy bunny

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