Nursing and First Aid Awards and Badges Collection
Nursing and First Aid awards and badges (6). (i) New Zealand Red Cross Society Medal (red enamel cross) for 'Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid' Reverse engraved 'K S Stone-Wigg 1868' [latter is a registration number]. (ii) New Zealand Junior Red Cross lapel badge. Makers name 'J R Gaunt, London' on reverse. Replacement brooch. (iii) New Zealand Registered Male Nurse Medal, gilt metal and enamel; reverse engraved 'H B Harris 26/7/47'. (iv) New Zealand Army Nursing Service Brooch, silver and enamel (by Mayer & Kean Ltd, Wellington), with fine safety chain attached. (v) St John Ambulance Association/Brigade silver-metal and enamel Lapel Badge. Lacks reverse pin. (vi) St John Ambulance First Aid Medallion (bronze cross). Named on reverse: A 108497 William B Johnston.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- badges - military 181
- Gaunt, Thomas & Co. (Melbourne, Australia) - jewellery, clocks, watches and decorative items 96
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medals, military
- badges 81
- New+Zealand 132
