My nurse's buckle

One of the joys of losing weight is that I can wear things I haven't been able to get on for years, like my engagement ring. The other thing I can get on now is my old nurse's belt and buckle. The last time I was able to wear it was back in the early 1990's - having a second baby more or less put paid to wearing altogether.

The buckle is silver and made in the early 1900s and was given to me by my parents when I became a registered nurse. It was particularly special to me because I failed my nurse registration exams the first time I took them - was too busy playing and not enough time spent revising for my exams! It was a big deal having a real silver buckle back in those days...I doubt nurses are allowed to wear them now...bound to be a health and safety issue!

I don't think you can make out the detail but it is made up of little daises...the detail is quite intricate and pretty. I often wonder who wore it before me...what kind of nurse were they...where did they practice...how did the buckle come to be in a jeweller's shop?

Now that I see belts are back in fashion I am going to get the buckle cleaned up and put on a new belt, and start wearing it again. Then one day I'll pass it on to my daughter and hopefully it will become a family heirloom. You never know...I may have a granddaughter become a nurse, who I can hand it on to.