First World War 1914-1918.
The first replacement of British men by British women during the war, was achieved by the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry at Calais in January, 1916.
The corps was commanded by Miss Franklin and was commissioned by the British Red Cross Society to act as ambulance drivers and mechanics.
The Crossley ambulance was one of many types used for the convoying of British wounded, in and around Calais.
The drivers of F.A.N.Y. up to the autumn of 1918, won nine military medals; three Crois De Guerre; the Croix Civique and the Order of Leopold II.

An excellent history of the Yeomanry can be found at the Corps site together with many interesting side articles and photographs of the Corps in action (with their vehicles).

Description: Olive body and chassis; a light green plastic, lightly textured cab roof and rear canopy; the seats, steering wheel and radiator grille have all been painted olive green; it has 12 spoke olive wheels (overpainted chrome hubs) with black tyres; plated parts are all over-painted with gold side lamps, olive headlamps, toolbox lid, etc
The bonnet carries 'F.A.N.Y.' lettering in white; the cab tilt sports a red cross on a white circular background; the rear tonneau carries the Yeomanry Ambulance logo (red cross on white circular background with white horizontal extensions to the centre) and the rear body sides have been decorated with '1st Aid Nursing Yeomanry' in white text; the model has no opening parts.

Other identifying features: The model has the 'C' type rear body without cleats but with raised edges to the top and two sides of the rear body tray, type 'B' front springs (additional strengthening web has been added) and the type 'D' baseplate with 'Matchbox © Toys Ltd' and 'Crossley' instead of 'RAF Tender'; the base is held in place with three machined rivets (either re-spread or glued).

Variations: No known variations.

Notes: This model is packaged in its original straw-style window box and includes a blue history information card.