Austria, Imperial. An Officer's Long Service Decoration For 35/40 Years, By Zimbler, Wein Newly Listed with age induced discolouration

with age induced discolouration

1938 Southern Rhodesian Officer Pilot Wing - Felt patch embroidered in multi-colored cotton threads with a cloth backing

a superb dedicated display piece in extremely fine condition

a fascinating compilation in extremely fine condition

With a Third Reich stamp and signed

Austria, Imperial. An Officer's Long Service Decoration For 35/40 Years, By Zimbler, Wein Newly Listed with age induced discolouration(Militrdienstzeichen fr Offiziere). Instituted in 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Type IV V (1911 1913, 1913 1918). In silver gilt, a cross with a black enamelled border and interior pebbled field, the obverse center features a gilded double headed eagle, the reverse is plain, measures 34. 7mm (w) x 37. 8mm (h), weighs 19. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on original triangular ribbon with button closure, enamels intact, light wear, in extremely fine