A Franco-Prussian War Saxon Enlisted Man's Belt With Buckle And M1871 Bayonet Auction by Viennese maker Rothe (hallmarked

by Viennese maker Rothe (hallmarked “FR” and “AA” on a ring - and also marked with “Gemsenkopf” mark for 18Kt

First Class Cross

later the name was shortened to Memel

4 General Hospital at Camiers on November 4th

which would be typical for a conscript of his age in that year

A Franco-Prussian War Saxon Enlisted Man's Belt With Buckle And M1871 Bayonet Auction by Viennese maker Rothe (hallmarkedBuckle with a two piece construction, die stamped circular metal plate with a bronze wash mounted to a brass base, maker marked "G. H. OSANG DRESDEN" and dated "1914" on the reverse, illustrating the Saxon crown in the centre, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "PROVIDENTIAE MEMOR" (Providence Remembered), with crossed branches of laurel leaves tied together via a ribbon below, with a short leather tab with a smooth finished dark brown upper