This piece is AMAZING. Living in Rochester MN, home of The Mayo Clinic, this is awesome!

Antique 1916 American Medical Association convention badge from the AMA annual meeting held in Detroit, Michigan.

Features a detailed raised design depicting a canoe/pirogue with figures, the American Medical Association emblem with red enamel center, and “DETROIT 1916” along the bottom.

Back is maker marked:

BASTIAN BROS. CO.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.

Original pin-back hardware remains attached.

A fascinating early American medical association collectible dating to the 69th annual AMA meeting in Detroit. Historical references to the 1916 AMA badge specifically describe the Detroit design as featuring a pirogue/canoe motif.

Shows age-appropriate surface wear, patina, oxidation/tarnish and light scratches. Red enamel remains bright with some expected age/wear. Please review all photographs closely for condition.

Original antique item — not a reproduction.