Goomba wrote:
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> Arri London wrote:
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> > AFAIK the UK nursing schools still give out 'their' caps at graduation.
> > But they are rarely worn on a daily basis. Have seen them worn at
> > 'official' ceremonies etc but not in the hospitals.
>
> It is also traditional in the UK to receive ornate sterling belt buckles
> to wear with ones uniform dress. I was given one although I don't wear
> it, it is gorgeous.


Yes think that is still done. But tend to see that on the senior sisters
rather than the new graduates. When one has to change uniform several
times a day, silver buckles aren't quite so practical.