Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Hold Ewald Meisschedel of Reserve Military

Ewald Meisschedel of Reserve Military Hospital II in Constance

scattered chipping in the green and red enamels at the base of the crown

signed by "Milner" (Principal Secretary of State)

5 mm long stickpin

Highland Light Infantry when he was declared "Missing"

Saxony, Kingdom. A Commemorative Cross For 1870/71 Hold Ewald Meisschedel of Reserve Military(Erinnerungskreuz fr 1870 71). Instituted 6 March 1871 by King Johann. (1871 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with blue enamel, on loop for suspension with a period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Johann, within a blue enameled ring bearing six gilt stars, the reverse