Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Archive naming is worn and erased

naming is worn and erased in places

the former indicating Heer issue

with a box of growing cereals behind the soldier

In 1940 Beister joined the Wehrmacht

3 mm x 38 mm

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Archive naming is worn and erased(Erinnerungskreuz fr 1870 71). Instituted 6 March 1871 by King Johann. (1871 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with blue enamel, on loop for suspension with a period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Johann, within a blue enameled ring bearing six gilt stars, the reverse