Saxony, Kingdom. A War Commemorative Cross For 1866 Auction By his skill and tenacity

By his skill and tenacity he has given confidence to his pilot and has set a fine example to other observers in his Squadron

with crosshatched grip on handle and flat-ended pommel

and made Gruppenkommandeur of the newly designated Kampfgeschwader 4

10 Elementary Flying Training School in Hamilton

Latvian Waffen-SS Sleeve Insignia

Saxony, Kingdom. A War Commemorative Cross For 1866 Auction By his skill and tenacity(Erinnerungskreuz fr 1866). Instituted on 22 May 1867. A bronze cross patte with bundles of rays between each arm, the obverse centre presents the crowned monogram JR for Johannus Rex, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, the reverse centre presents the date 1866, bordered by a wreath of oak leaves, measuring 30. 11 mm (w) x 32. 33 mm (h), weighing 9. 5 grams, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.