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THE CADUCEUS

THE CADUCEUS To the Editor:— The introduction of the caduceus as the insignia of the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army is not an error as stated by Dr. James E. Cottrell (J. A. M. A. 158:1308 [Aug. 6] 1955). In a paper entitled "Medical Symbols and Medical Saints" published in Merck Report July, 1949, I stated that the most satisfactory explanation of how the staff of Mercury with its two wings and two serpents was ultimately chosen as the official insignia of the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army is contained in an article that appeared in the Classical Journal (vol. 25, 1929-1930) and which states that in 1909 the caduceus was introduced by Col. John R. van Hoff as a result of extensive studies of Babylonian mythology. Colonel Fielding H. Garrison, the well-known medical historian, became van Hoff's chief supporter in the use of the caduceus, especially http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

THE CADUCEUS

JAMA , Volume 159 (4) – Sep 24, 1955

THE CADUCEUS

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To the Editor:—
The introduction of the caduceus as the insignia of the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army is not an error as stated by Dr. James E. Cottrell (J. A. M. A. 158:1308 [Aug. 6] 1955). In a paper entitled "Medical Symbols and Medical Saints" published in Merck Report July, 1949, I stated that the most satisfactory explanation of how the staff of Mercury with its two wings and two serpents was ultimately chosen as the official insignia of...
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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1955 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1955.02960210164026
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Abstract

To the Editor:— The introduction of the caduceus as the insignia of the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army is not an error as stated by Dr. James E. Cottrell (J. A. M. A. 158:1308 [Aug. 6] 1955). In a paper entitled "Medical Symbols and Medical Saints" published in Merck Report July, 1949, I stated that the most satisfactory explanation of how the staff of Mercury with its two wings and two serpents was ultimately chosen as the official insignia of the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army is contained in an article that appeared in the Classical Journal (vol. 25, 1929-1930) and which states that in 1909 the caduceus was introduced by Col. John R. van Hoff as a result of extensive studies of Babylonian mythology. Colonel Fielding H. Garrison, the well-known medical historian, became van Hoff's chief supporter in the use of the caduceus, especially

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Published: Sep 24, 1955

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