Extremely Rare WWI Norton-Harjes Ambulance Corps Badge

This is an extremely rare Norton-Harjes Ambulance Corps hat badge. Norton-Harjes was formed in 1914, Norton being the son of a prominent Harvard man and Harjes a French banker. Affiliated at first with the Red Cross, Norton-Harjes was one of the three largest volunteer ambulance groups in World War I and became part of the United States Army in the summer of 191The badge reads AMERICAN RED CROSS and shows a red cross at center.

Circa World War I.

Approximately 1-3/16" in diameter.

Gold-plated brass with red, white and blue enameled details.

Two bendable prongs.

None.

This is from a medical and humanitarian collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX08 LEGEX3/12 SEAHX9/12

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some small spots of light wear and tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.