WWI Motor Corps of America (Women's Ambulance Corps) Cap Badge Great Condition

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  • WWI Motor Corps of America (Women's Ambulance Corps) Cap Badge Great Condition
  • WWI Motor Corps of America (Women's Ambulance Corps) Cap Badge Great Condition
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa World War I Motor Corps of America cap badge. The Motor Corps started out as some women volunteering for automobile-related detail with the National League for Women's Service. When need heightened, they branched out to become a para-military ambulance corps based out of New York, run solely by women. This badge is an enameled crest flanked by two tires and a pair of wings.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War I.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 3-1/32" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Lacquered brass, enameled areas.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with tongue-style C catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an ambulance service collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEJX02 LEEJX10/12 SEEJX6/13

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some light wear: all enamel is intact.

GUARANTEE:

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

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