c1930’s Silver Plated Nurses Belt Buckle #1

~ c1930’s Silver Plated Nurses Belt Buckle #1 ~

After completing their training, a female Nurse would traditionally be given a buckle. This was purchased by the Nurse’s family or issued by the hospital they worked at after graduating. The buckle would have been silver or silver plate and worn on a black Petersham belt.

This lovely example is silver plated and dates to the 1930’s.

It is marked ‘EPNS’ for electro plated nickel silver.

~ Dimensions ~

The buckle has an overall length of 8.5cm (3 ¼ inches) and width of 5cm (2 inches).

It weighs 22g

~ Condition ~

The buckle is in a very nice pre-owned condition with only light wear but no damage.

#15592