Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Chicago German Lutheran Youth Association Paper Embosser, c. 1910 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 22 mm (w) x

measuring 22 mm (w) x 27 mm (h)

for leadership and bravery

but in 1893 it was supplemented with a badge and sash

There is light surface wear on both sides towards the tip

on original Bravery ribbon

Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Chicago German Lutheran Youth Association Paper Embosser, c. 1910 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 22 mm (w) x(Papierprgegert). Constructed of black painted magnetic iron, decorated on the sides with hand painted flowers, featuring a functional lever arm connecting to an embossing die and pressing pad, with the die featuring an insignia consisting of a disc bearing a central crown inset with a cross and rose (classic Lutheran symbolism representing the reward of heaven following the tribulations of life informed by the peace of God, respectively), situated