Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross Of 1876 GTRexclude This is a machine woven

This is a machine woven patch worn on the Field Caps

173rd Infantry Battalion

taking part in sweeps and anti-submarine patrols and was named Artificer Engineer on March 1

with only two small and light stains on the inside

Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross Of 1876 GTRexclude This is a machine woven(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.