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WWI US Army American Red Star Animal Relief Badge Very Rare Horse Rescue
WWI US Army American Red Star Animal Relief Badge Very Rare Horse Rescue

WWI US Army American Red Star Animal Relief Badge Very Rare Horse Rescue

$ 19.53

Availability: 84 in stock
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  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Great condition
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
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    Description

    American Humane began doing animal relief in 1916, by accepting an invitation of the War Department to help animals used by the U.S. Army during WWI. The invitation resulted in the development of the
    American Red Star® Animal Relief Program
    known today as Animal Emergency Services.  The U.S. armed services used 243,135 horses and mules during the war to transport supply wagons, ambulances, traveling kitchens, water carts, food, engineer equipment, light artillery, and tons of shells. Horses were used in direct combat, as well.  According to American Humane’s periodical, The Humane Review, these artillery and cavalry horses’ “bravery and endurance were equaled only by the courage and the skill of their riders.” More than 45,000 mules also served the U.S. Army in France doing the heavy work. They delivered millions of rounds to the guns over almost impassable roads, and thousands of them drowned or died from shell fire.  American Humane sent medical supplies, bandages, and ambulances to the front lines to care for the injured horses — an estimated 68,000 per month.
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