Kronprinzessin Cecilie Railing Piece

Block of railing from the German liner ship the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Gold plaque attached says Teakwood Rail from the U.S.S. Mount Vernon 1917 - 1940. The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was given the name U.S.S. Mount Vernon when it was seized by the U.S. government at the start of WWI.