Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross Of 1870/71 Newly Listed then discharged to duty on

then discharged to duty on the 26th

Marie (which was later changed to his war bride wife

downward scallops towards the front

plus cover also printed in black ink

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross Of 1870/71 Newly Listed then discharged to duty on(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.