Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction the obverse with a silver

the obverse with a silver cross pattee

moderate repair and chipping evident

Special Service Medal

and Infantry Shoulder Title (pickled copper

Footnote: A similar buckle is illustrated on page 578 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction the obverse with a silver(Erinnerungskreuz 1870 71). Instituted 6 March 1871 by King Johann. (1871 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Johann, within a ring of blue enamels, the reverse with central raised dates 1870 1871, with a laurel and oak leaf wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring