Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 25 Years Service Auction Archive composed of the 2nd Army

composed of the 2nd Army

surface wear and contact marks on the shield

die-hole privately added and partially obscuring the type on both sides)

24 mm (h) and weighing 19

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 25 Years Service Auction Archive composed of the 2nd Army(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type IV (1913 1918). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse plain with central rivet, measures 35. 4 mm (w) x 38. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition.