Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross Of 1876 Hold with additional holes at the

with additional holes at the top through which is looped a drawstring

by Lieutenant Colonel Edgar Ersking Hume

period ribbon

000 medals were obtained in January of 1920 and that the initial distribution took place through American Legion Posts and upon application by a veteran

as a Corporal in the 35th (Howitzer) Battery

Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross Of 1876 Hold with additional holes at the(Ehrenkreuz 1876). Instituted 31 January 1867 by King Albert. (1876 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an Arrow Cross, the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Albert, the reverse with a central wreathed Saxon coat of arms, unmarked, measuring 39. 06 mm (w) x 43. 26 mm (h), weighing 17. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.