Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction (Schutzpolizei Waffenrock)

(Schutzpolizei Waffenrock)

a black leather tab with a die-hole stitched in place to the underside of the flap and when secured to the metal post on the bottom of the pouch

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

Naming is officially impressed on both

the obverse with a silver cross pattee

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross 1870/71 Auction (Schutzpolizei Waffenrock)(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