Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Newly Listed both male and female

both male and female

followed by a transfer on December 2nd for Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning

along with various contact marks overall

Sash badge composed of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled pattern

95% of the silver band remains

Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Newly Listed both male and female(Gedenkkreuz). A gilded bronze cross constructed of a cross patte in black enamel, with gilded oak leaves between the cross arms, the obverse centre inscribed CONTEST DER ALLG D. KRIEGER ZEITUNG N. Y. 1894 (CONTEST FOR THE WAR NEWSPAPER N. Y. 1894), the reverse plain, measuring 35. 21 mm (w) x 35. 43 mm (h), weighing 8. 3 grams, on loop for suspension, and in extremely fine condition.