WW1 Pagets Massage Service PMS cap badge

A rare ORIGINAL First World War period 'Paget's Massage Service cap badge' brass die-cast Crowned 'PMS' cypher, the reverse retaining original two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition, slightly toned to crown and left side.
Height 44mm.

Almeric Paget Massage Corps was founded in August 1914. Following the units huge success it was greatly expanded and the title 'Military' added by the War Office in December 1915. At the end of the War in January 1919 it was renamed 'The Military Massage Service'.

Code: 64533