The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Circular silver badge for the Princess Christian Army Nursing Service Reserve. The badge features a large cross in the centre, with a coronet at the end of each arm. In the quarters formed by the cross are a tudor rose, thistle, shamrock and oak leaves and acorn. The writing around the edge of the badge reads "PRINCESS CHRISTIAN'S ARMY NURSING SERVICE RESERVE".
Worn by Sister Amy Louise Jones while serving with the Princess Christian Army Nursing Service Reserve in South Africa. Sister Jones worked as one of two nurses on the Princess Christian Hospital Train. This train was purchased by public subscription and named after Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, who had donated 650 pounds towards its purchase. Capable of accomadating 100 wounded soldiers, it had a surgery and was capable of operating without resupply for weeks at a time. By October 1901 the train had transported over 7500 British and Boer casualties.
Scarlet cotton nurses shoulder cape. The body of the cape is made out of one panel of fabric. The cape is fastened at the collar with a small hook. On the rear of the cape is a large rosette made of t
Scarlet cotton nurses shoulder cape. The body of the cape is made out of one panel of fabric. The cape is fastened at the collar with a small hook. On the rear of the cape is a large rosette made of t
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve qualification badge. The medal has a large voided 'R' in the centre, with king's crown on top, surrounded by the words 'QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IM
Hand embroidered cotton 'Repatriation Nursing Service' sleeve badge. Circular in shape, the badge is of brown cotton drill with white, red and black embroidery. At the centre is a red Cross of Gene
Circular cotton hand embroidered 'Australian Army Nursing Service' Summer weight sleeve badge. The badge is of grey cotton zephyr with white, red and green embroidery. At the centre is a red Cross o
Circular cotton hand embroidered Australian Army Nursing Service sleeve badge. The badge is of grey wool with white and red embroidery. At the centre is a red Cross of Geneva with embroidery between t
Circular enamelled 9 carat gold Australian Army Nursing Service brooch badge. Around the outside of the badge is 'AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE 1916', the inside features the abbreviation 'AIF' in
