Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Auction award retains about 98% of

award retains about 98% of original finish

231 Maintenance Unit

in December of 1941 Regiment was sent to Italy

the wreaths in silver bullion accented with thistles in green and violet embroidery

the recipient who would be still on active duty in the Army would replace the centers of the existing badge to reflect loyalty to new regime/ruler

Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Auction award retains about 98% of(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.