United States: Army & Navy Union Cross. With integral top riband bar. Circa 1930's

Each of the arms of the cross with a military design which clockwork are; Three Castles, Crossed Sabres, Anchor, Crossed Carbines, USMC Crest & Crossed Cannon

The centre of the badge with the entwined letters A & N (the '&' designed as an anchor)

The silk medal riband suspended from the integral gilt top bar, and retaining its reverse pin & clasp fittings as issued

This example with makers marks on reverse for 'Bastian Bros, Rochester'

The Army & Navy Union was established in the wake of the American Civil War, as an organisation open to veterans of all wars / military services. In 1886 the organisation was 'national', and its aims were to; Promote loyalty to the country, assemble comrades in order to perpetuate a spirit of fraternity, present social affairs, and befriend ex-servicemen and woman who might need help in securing employment, in caring for the sick, and in burying their dead

Condition: VF

Code: 23673