Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Auction (Preußische Roter Adlerorden III

(Preußische Roter Adlerorden III

the lid bearing a silvered and embossed LDO logo

with ribbon and four Battle clasps

moderate edge loss but otherwise very fine condition

the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Auction (Preußische Roter Adlerorden III(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,