Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1870 visually-hidden measuring 127 mm x 36

measuring 127 mm x 36 mm

The inside of the pouch is divided into two sections by the use of a narrow horizontal strap near the top

with stylized sun rays joining the quadrants

marked by maker’s mark of Friedrich Rothe

with wear to the exterior surfaces of the case

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1870 visually-hidden measuring 127 mm x 36(Militrdienstabzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. Type II (1867 1890). I Class for Officers for 25 Years. A Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, a bronze Cross Patte with dimpled edges, the obverse with a double headed single crowned silver eagle bearing the Austro Hungarian crest on its chest, the reverse plain, on a fixed loop and striated loop for suspension from a period original tri fold ribbon, measures 34. 1 mm (w)