Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross Of 1870/71 certificate_of_authenticity 27 mm (w) x 65

27 mm (w) x 65

with its period-original ribbon and a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse

1915 (Braunschweig) An excellent example in silver gilt and enamels

Chin strap marked

Is losing weight

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross Of 1870/71 certificate_of_authenticity 27 mm (w) x 65(Erinnerungskreuz fr 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 ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, with an oak leaf wreath joining the quadrants, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Johann, within a ring of blue enamel, the reverse with central raised dates 1870 1871, unmarked, measuring 27. 04 mm (w) x 31.