1914-1918 Canadian Army Medical Corps cap badge.

Name/Title

1914-1918 Canadian Army Medical Corps cap badge.

Entry/Object ID

1946.3.38

Description

1914-1918 Canadian Army Medical Corps cap badge. Within a wreath of maple leaves, the rod of Asclepius (a serpent entwined around a rod) is superimposed upon the base of the wreath. A plaque inscribed "ROYAL CANADIAN ARY MEDICAL CORPS." The whole surmounted by a crown. The badge is made of brown copper.

Context

During WWI, the corps provided medical services for the Canadian corps in France. In addition to the Canadian stationary hospitals in England and France, there were four stationary hospitals in Gallipoli with British formations.

Made/Created

Date made

Apr 29, 1946

Dimensions

Height

4 cm

Length

3 cm