Welcome to VDG Militaria
We are a small family business based in the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota, passionate about preserving history through authentic military artifacts. Established in 2014, every item in our store has a story to tell, connecting you to a significant piece of the past.
Product Description
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This is a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps insignia device — the caduceus-and-anchor emblem of one of America's lesser-known uniformed services.
Most people don't realize that the United States has eight uniformed services, and the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is one of them, alongside the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and NOAA Corps. Its officers wear uniforms and rank modeled on the Navy's, and they serve on the front lines of the nation's health — fighting epidemics, staffing the Indian Health Service and federal hospitals, responding to disasters, and protecting the public from disease. The Corps traces its roots all the way back to 1798 and the Marine Hospital Service, created to care for sick and injured merchant seamen.
That history is written directly into the insignia. The device combines two symbols: the caduceus — the winged staff entwined with serpents, the age-old emblem of medicine — superimposed on a fouled anchor, the maritime symbol that recalls the service's origins caring for the nation's sailors. This caduceus-and-anchor is the official corps device of the USPHS Commissioned Corps. On this example it is mounted on a gold cross; the standard corps collar device is the caduceus-and-anchor by itself, so the cross is an additional element to this particular piece.
The device is finished in bright gold tone with clutch-back fittings and is marked "V-21" on the reverse, consistent with modern insignia manufacture. It measures approximately 1 inch (25 mm) across the cross. It remains in bright, clean condition. An interesting and uncommon piece for the collector of American uniformed-service insignia, medical and public-health history, or the many badges of the nation's eight services.
Important Note:
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About Us
VDG Militaria is a family-run business located in the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to preserving historical artifacts and connecting collectors with authentic military memorabilia. We specialize in items from various eras, including World War I, World War II, and beyond.
Why Choose Us?
- Authentic and carefully curated artifacts.
- Family-run business with a personal touch.
- Located in Minnesota, serving customers since 2014.
- Passion for preserving and sharing history.
Payments
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Shipping
Orders are generally shipped within 4-5 business days via USPS with a tracking number. We are happy to combine shipping to give you the best shipping rate possible. However, PLEASE REQUEST A TOTAL BEFORE PAYING FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS.
If you fail to do so, we will ship your items out individually and will NOT be able to refund shipping prices. We receive hundreds of orders daily, and unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to retroactively combine shipping when the buyer fails to properly request an invoice.
For detailed instructions on how to request a total, please refer to eBay's guidelines on combined shipping. Note: Items shipped internationally via the Global Shipping Program CANNOT be combined due to eBay's policy.
Returns
At VDG Militaria, we only accept returns under the following circumstances:
- The item was damaged during transit.
- There is a concern about the authenticity of the item.
We do not accept returns for the following reasons:
- Buyer?s remorse.
- The item does not fit or meet subjective preferences.
Please carefully review the item description and photos before purchasing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via eBay messaging.
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