Yet Another Is it isn't it?

[backman]

 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!!!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/backmanmal/22283429772/

[nursesue]

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

[wilfb]

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.

[caro7b]

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.

[caro7b]

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.

[backman]

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

[caro7b]

Ooh. Boats at Hove!!

[caro7b]

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

[caro7b]

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

[backman]

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

[backman]

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.

[caro7b]

Well done Pete!

[nursesue]

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

[backman]

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?

[nursesue]

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