In red bronze, two-piece construction, obverse illustrating the State of New Jersey coat-of-arms in the center, framed by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, inscribed clockwise from the left "SPANISH / AMERICAN / WAR / 1899" on the arms, blank reverse, measuring 50.5 mm in diameter, the cross suspended via two seven-link chains from a 58.8 mm (w) x 22.8 mm (h) hanger, the hanger incorporating an oval frame illustrating an eagle standing upon a shield, with laurel leaves and arrows in its talons, the oval frame backed by crossed rifles, a fouled anchor and a ribbon banner, the latter inscribed "NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEER". Extremely fine.
Footnote: The New Jersey Spanish American War Veterans Cross was authorized by a Joint Resolution of the New Jersey Legislature, Number 2 in 1899. It was awarded to members of the New Jersey volunteer units, the State of New Jersey providing about 4,700 men in four infantry regiments. Additional statues were passed in 1900, expanding the award criteria, to include any veteran from New Jersey who had served during the Spanish American War.