Rare Ca. 1917 American Field Service Camion (Transport) Driver First Type Hat Badge. Made in

Rare circa 1917 American Field Service Camion (Transport) Driver First Type hat badge. This example was made in France and shows a US Shield with stars and stripes and is topped with an eagle head and wings. The bottom shows a scroll or banner that reads: "SERVICE AUX ARMÉES" in raised lettering. The members of the American Field Service were volunteer ambulance drivers who rescued wounded soldiers in different overseas regions.

Circa WWII

Approximately 2-13/16" x 1-1/2"

Gilt copper

Single post with screwback

None.

This is from an American Field Service collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEX16 LEGEX10/16 SEJJX3/17

8+ (Excellent): The hat badge shows minor wear, stabilizer pins on reverse are missing, handsome patina, overall excellent condition.

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