Material: Embroidered cloth.
Size: 38mm
Description: This vintage circular proficiency emblem spans exactly 38mm in diameter and is tightly embroidered using multi-colored cotton yarns on a rugged, earth-toned khaki-grey woven textile background. The central design frames a vibrant red Rod of Asclepius, featuring a single serpent winding upward around a woody staff to represent traditional medical treatment and physical healing. Flanking this icon is a split green wreath border stitched with the bold capital phrases "BOY" along the top margin and "SCOUTS" around the lower curve. The outer edge is completed with a dense, oversewn locking khaki protective border stitch, and the reverse side features a raw cloth backing with a brown-tinted finish common to period uniform items.
Circa: Mid-20th century.
Notes:
The Ambulance Mission/First Aid Proficiency Badge marked competence in basic medical response and practical care. It belongs to the long Scouting tradition of training young members in preparedness, service, and useful field knowledge.