Medical Emblem♠

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

Hi i need info. about the following emblem that i found
on 5-12-2010, i am thinking it is from one of these 2
era's WWl or WWll.

Diameter 3 1/2" wide
Thickness 1/8"

And a piece of a bolt had been welded on w/ oxygen
acetylene welding torch on the backside.


Dave

 

[IronSpike]

I think it may be a car badge:

http://www.cometproducts.com/

 

[Mackaydon]

The symbol is of a CADUCEUS.
What it is, its history and how it (erroneously) became, and remains, a symbol in the field of medicine is explained here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caduceus
When used as a car badge, it could signify the owner is a doctor or, at least, in the medical profession.
Don.....

 

[Dano Sverige]

The general symbol for health.
"MD" Medical Doctor,as in "Marcus Welby MD" (remember that show? damn i'm old lol).

 

[Mackaydon]

Dano, you're young.
I remember Dr. Kildare ('61-'66) versus M. Welby ('69-'76).
Best, Don........

 

[Monty]

Many doctors put them on their cars so they won't get a ticket if they have to park in a restricted zone while on an emergency. Others use them to drive over the speed limit to answer an emergency call. But I have found that they are more often than not abused and there is no emergency. I have seen one driving 70 in a 35 zone because he was actually late for work. He got a ticket. Monty

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

Guys this emblem was found in a poor part of town
that once had a concentration camp located in the
area....its a Barrio find.

Dave

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Guys this emblem was found in a poor part of town
that once had a concentration camp located in the
area....its a Barrio find.

Dave

Most barrios were once nice neighborhoods. I think the ID is correct, but a pic of the back may help seal the deal. It may very well be from WWI or II era.

 

[IronSpike]

As BCH mentioned a pic of back might help, any markings? Here's a 1925 badge with same diameter 3 1/2":

http://www.decodog.com/inven/medical1.html

 

[Mackaydon]

Notice the difference:
Iron Spikes pic is that of the Rod of Asclepius (single snake) while the initial inquiry showed a double helix (two snake) badge featuring a Caduceus (the symbol of Hermes); easy to get the two mixed up--as was done in history--to this day.
An interesting discussion on these differences can be found here:
http://humanism.med.ufl.edu/projectsymbol.shtml
Don.........

 

[IronSpike]

Notice the difference:
Iron Spikes pic is that of the Rod of Asclepius (single snake) while the initial inquiry showed a double helix (two snake) badge featuring a Caduceus (the symbol of Hermes); easy to get the two mixed up--as was done in history--to this day.
Don.........

Interesting Don. Both symbols used in the medical field.

Here's a 1949 car badge that appear to match that of X-Terra70_TreasureHunter's:

http://www.life.com/image/50646359

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its a green check, IronSpike. I guess it was welded on.

 

[IronSpike]

I think its a green check, IronSpike. I guess it was welded on.

I think the badge was on the grille. Trick photography

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

Guys there are no markings on the back side, only
what looks like a piece of a Bolt in the center of
the Disc w/ a couple of threads showing.

Bolt diameter looks to be about 3/8 or 1/2"
w/ threads all the way to the head of the bolt.

Dave

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Guys there are no markings on the back side, only
what looks like a piece of a Bolt in the center of
the Disc w/ a couple of threads showing.

Bolt diameter looks to be about 3/8 or 1/2"
w/ threads all the way to the head of the bolt.

Dave

We not only look for markings when we request pictures of the back. We look for clues to its purpose. But if you are satisfied, its cool, post the green check and we will move on. Thanks.

 

[Felinepeachy]

Dano, you're young.
I remember Dr. Kildare ('61-'66) versus M. Welby ('69-'76).
Best, Don........

LOL, I only remember Dr Smith..............................."Danger Will Robinson, danger!"

Cool find Dave

 

[Mackaydon]

Or how about "Ben Casey, MD" '61-'66?

 

[Dano Sverige]

Dano, you're young.
I remember Dr. Kildare ('61-'66) versus M. Welby ('69-'76).
Best, Don........

Lol Don,I remember Ricky Chamberlain in "Dr Kildare",but yeah,being born in '61 i doubt i watched it first time around.Don't think Ben Casey made it to our shores.The worst was "General Hospital",Aussie show...A.W.F.U.L.!! lol sorry Oz.

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

BUMP

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

BUMP

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