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

He was appointed ambassador to Norway at Oslo

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

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.