the model of the Yorktown class has the identification cast into the port side
United States Marine Corp Good Conduct Medal
interior marked: "Verdienstkreuz I
silvered metal buckle on the strap bearing lion's heads at either end
proposed that a more likely cause for the sinking was from a magazine explosion within the vessel
Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Hesse Veteran’s Association Badges Auction Archive the model of the Yorktown(Kriegerkameradschaft Abzeichen). A pair of Hesse veterans association badges, including a badge with ribbons, constructed of gilded bronze, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked Ad. Schwerdt, Stuttgart, measuring 30 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), in very fine condition, and; a plain badge, constructed of bronze, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), in very fine condition.