Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Sy & Wagner certificate_of_authenticity Captain Zabriskie’s military training

Captain Zabriskie’s military training

manufacturer's label glued to the reverse

also devoted much time to visiting and supporting many of his congregation members who were disabled or housebound

The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the successor award to the "Citation Star" (3⁄16 silver star) which was established by an Act of Congress on July 9

An early fine quality badge by maker "A" (Assmann)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Sy & Wagner certificate_of_authenticity Captain Zabriskie’s military training(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak