Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Auction the recipient who would be

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

The Bronze Grade Medal was presented to those who had not taken active part in the conflict

he forfeited forty-nine days at 50 cents plus allowances

he was invalided to England and was taken on strength at the Canadian Base Depot at Shoreham on October 17th

in December of 1941 Regiment was sent to Italy

Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Auction the recipient who would be(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.