Ladies Vintage (1960s) Elegant Patented English Silver Plated Nurse’s Belt Buckle (4”/10cm, 28g).

Marvellous buckle in a lovely presentation box. Very ornate and in excellent condition with all the original silver plating intact. Please browse all 12 photographs attached for size, weight and condition as they are self explanatory. Not a heavy buckle but very detailed and pretty. Very sought after item.

A nurse's buckle is the traditional graduation gift for qualifying nurses. The tradition of offering this kind of buckle to graduating nurses dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. In most cases, a nurse's buckle is made out of silver or silver plate and it usually comes with a beautiful presentation case.

Although not worn as much as they used to nurses buckles are still the number one graduation gift for qualifying nurses. Even if they are not used they become a treasured keepsake for years to come.

Nurses need a uniform that is comfortable to wear, safe to lift in and which retains the traditional appearance of a nurse that patients find so reassuring. The answer is a traditionally styled uniform dress with well cut pleats to allow freedom of movement, worn with a belt and buckle.