Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction becoming a prominent builder

becoming a prominent builder

disembarking in Sydney on March 3rd

the obverse bears the three-line inscription VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (MERIT FOR THE STATE)

These gloves have been worn extensively

He worked as a gardener before volunteering for service in the Waffen-SS

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction becoming a prominent builder(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