Rare 1916 American Field Service Ambulance Driver Hat Badge "American Ambulance France"

This is a rare circa 1916 American Field Service (AFS) ambulance driver's hat badge. Organized during World War I, the American Field Service was a volunteer humanitarian effort providing transport, hospital services and manpower in the form of drivers. The badge has a pair of intricately detailed wings flanking a central square. The badge reads AMERICAN AMBULANCE FRANCE with a cross in relief at its center. It has a great coppery patina.

Circa 1916.

Approximately 7/8" in height and 3-13/16" in width.

Brass.

Single screw post with disc backing, brad.

None.

This is from a medical and humanitarian collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. NBJJL13 LEGEX5/13 SEGEX6/13

7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some medium wear and one brad is missing.

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