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Title	The St. John Ambulance Association badge
Publisher	London : [manufacturer not identified], [between 1914 and 1918?]
Physical Description	1 badge : metal, color ; 20 mm in diameter
Summary	This badge features a white eight-pointed Maltese cross, which is the symbol of the Order of St. John. The cross is outlined in gold and in each of the quadrants around it are alternating pictures of unicorns and lions in gold on a red background. Around this is a circular black border, which has the words, "THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION" written on it in gold lettering. On the reverse of the badge are the words "REGISTERED AT ST. JOHN'S GATE LONDON."
Notes	Title from item.; Item is likely from World War I as it is part of the WWI Hunter Collection.; The St. John Ambulance Association was founded in 1877 in England by the Order of St. John. The Association offered ambulance and first aid services, as well as training in first aid. During the First World War, the Association joined with the British Red Cross to provide various medical services.
LC Subject Headings	St. John Ambulance Association. World War, 1914-1918. Insignia. Crosses, depicted. Unicorns, depicted. Lion, depicted. First aid in illness and injury. World War, 1914-1918--Hospitals. World War, 1914-1918--Medical care. England--Medals, badges, decorations, etc.--History--20th century.
Other Headings	badges
Time Period	World War I (1914-1918)
Personal Collection	WWI Hunter Collection
Call #	REALIA 03676
Item #	851265
OCLC number	993260032

The St. John Ambulance Association badge

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