Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Auction received a signal mark of

received a signal mark of approbation from Leo XIII in 1878

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

and a SA logo of identical construction

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Germany, Imperial. A German-American Commemorative Cross, C.1894 Auction received a signal mark 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.