Name/TitleBadge: Post Basic Training Badges for Rehabilitation
About this objectTwo similar badges, gold plated base metal oval shaped. These badges were issued to nurses after completing post basic training in the field of Rehabilitation.
The third badge in the classic Royal Adelaide Hospital nursing style has a green enamel border with 'Orthopaedic and Emergency Nursing".
These badges were manufactured by A.J.Parkes under the trademark “Parxite 77”.
Meaning behind the badge:
SHAPE: shield - symbol of protection, safety.
NAME BANNER IN MIDDLE OF SHIELD: ie Hampstead Centre is one of the major centres for rehabilitation and long term care in SA (public sector).
FIGURE OF HUMAN HOLDING BALANCE SCALE: Maintained to be healthy needs a balance state (equilibrium)
THREE BRANCH OLIVE LEAF: To maintain balance, state of equilibrium in health. A person needs to have peace and stability in the aspects of physical, mental and spiritual developments.
PALM LEAF: A symbol of triumphant ie overcome (disruptions) in life.
ARROW HEAD SHAPED ROAD: The path of life.
THE POINTED END OF THE ROAD: The end of life.
THE SEGMENTED MEDIAL STRIP: The path of life will have interruptions in life such as illnesses and even disability.
AT BASE OF THE ROAD, TRANSVERSED DIAMOND SHAPED LAMP WITH EGN, RGN LETTERING: means nurses are the main sources of support for patients undergoing recovery from disruptions in life.
CANDLELIGHT FROM DIAMOND SHAPED LAMP: It is support and care from nurses that give patients one of the primary factors of confidence and encouragement.
Date MadeCa 1980
Medium and Materialsgold plating, base metal, enamel
MeasurementsBadges 1 & 2: 3.2 x 2.2cm oval
Badge 3: 2cm diameter
Object TypeBadges
Object numberAR#5391
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