Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 25 Years Service Auction Archive 24 mm (h) and weighing

24 mm (h) and weighing 19

surface wear and contact marks on the shield

Footnote: Henry Rolfe West was born on November 25

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A fine quality manufacture Reichszollverwaltung (National Customs Administration) sleeve shield

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 25 Years Service Auction Archive 24 mm (h) and weighing(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.