Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross Of 1876 Archive machine embroidered on wool backing

machine embroidered on wool backing

nickel/silver plated

including a NSDAP Membership Badge

Constructed of gilded and silvered zink alloy

circa 1960’s

Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross Of 1876 Archive machine embroidered on wool backing(Ehrenkreuz 1876). Instituted 31 January 1867 by King Albert. (1876 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an Arrow Cross, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Albert, the reverse with a central wreathed Saxon coat of arms, unmarked, measuring 39. 06 mm (w) x 43. 26 mm (h), weighing 17. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.