Saxony, Kingdom. A War Commemorative Cross For 1866 Archive Observer’s badge in silvered tombac

Observer’s badge in silvered tombac

the extending ends of the cords on each terminating with 60 mm long silvered metal tips

by maker "JMME & SOHN BERLIN" (double stamped)

in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross clearly visible

on a chain suspension with a functional spring clip

Saxony, Kingdom. A War Commemorative Cross For 1866 Archive Observer’s badge in silvered tombac(Erinnerungskreuz fr 1866). Instituted on 22 May 1867. A bronze cross, with bundles of rays in triangular form between the arms, the obverse centre presents the crowned letters JR encircled by a wreath of oak leaf branches, the reverse presents the date 1866 encircled by a wreath of oak leaf branches, measuring 30. 22 mm (w) x 30. 39 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in very fine condition.