United States. A New York Conspicuous Service Cross, By A.e. Co certificate_of_authenticity with looped ropes on either

with looped ropes on either side of the hoist edge

(presumably his wife)

the reverse maker marked “Peter Bauens

The Soldbuch is dated to Strausberg (east of Berlin) on October 4

Fullsize: 10K Gold-Filled

United States. A New York Conspicuous Service Cross, By A.e. Co certificate_of_authenticity with looped ropes on eitherUnited States. A silver cross, reverse impressed 9626 and embossed A. E. CO. STERLING, measures 41mm (w) x 45mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), on original ribbon with brooch pinback, light wear, very fine condition. Footnote: The Conspicuous Service Cross may be awarded to any individual from New York who served in federal active duty (past or present) who has received a national military decoration including, but not limited to the Medal