Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Auction This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 60 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

(Heraldisch-Medaille)

unmarked (but typical Schwerin) badge

48 mm (w) x 84

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Auction This particular buckle is illustrated(Erinnerungskreuz fr 1870 71). Instituted 6 March 1871 by King Johann. (1871 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Johann, set within a blue enameled ring, the reverse bearing central raised dates 1870 1871, unmarked, measuring 27. 24 mm (w) x 31. 72 mm (h), weighing 10. 8 grams,