Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Newly Listed the reverse with a similar

the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated “1849”

small hole on back right side

rusted horizontal pinback

Howe for service in the Pacific theatre

except for khaki colored residue around motto

Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Newly Listed the reverse with a similar(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.