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

Code: mhafs00004aff


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ARTIFACT: 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.

VINTAGE: Circa WWII

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

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt copper

ATTACHMENT: Single post with screwback

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: 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

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

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