Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction Naming is officially impressed on

Naming is officially impressed on both

circles or varying sizes and within each large circle are clear Ottoman influenced small brass circles with each again inlayed

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

the obverse with a silver cross pattee

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction Naming is officially impressed on(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