WW2 ARP Nursing Uniforms and Insignia / Badges
A dedicated ARP branch for nurses was created within the Civil Defence Service. Created in April 1938, the Civil Nursing Reserve recruited nurses to serve in hospitals and first aid posts. Ranks of the CNR were made up of trained , assistant and auxiliary nurses.
The uniform was a blue with fine white stripe, A-line dress with a square collar. A fabric badge of red ARP letters embroidered on the same material as the uniform was sewn centrally to the chest. A white cotton apron could be worn over the top of the uniform.
The uniform was a blue with fine white stripe, A-line dress with a square collar. A fabric badge of red ARP letters embroidered on the same material as the uniform was sewn centrally to the chest. A white cotton apron could be worn over the top of the uniform.
Civil Nursing Reserve Greatcoat
Many nursing reserve members were issued with the greatcoat. This item of clothing is often seen in period photos worn with the felt cap. Some photos show the CD breast badge (either the embroidered or gabardine) sewn onto the left breast.
Civil Nursing Reserve Pattern NA36 Brooch Pin Badge
From June 1940, nurses of the Civil Nursing Badge could wear this brooch pin badge on the left side of their uniform and later also as a cap badge. Some of these were available in sterling silver, probably as a private purchase.
Civil Nursing Reserve Pattern NA36 Brooch Pin Badge
