Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Auction Archive the twelve o’clock arm topped

the twelve o’clock arm topped by an integral loop retaining a suspension ring accompanied by a period original length of neck ribbon

The crown is flanked on each side by a ventilation hole reinforced with a grey painted metal grommet

reverse bears brooch pinback

but with the obverse of the buckle being exceptionally well preserved

bronzed steel

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Auction Archive the twelve o’clock arm topped(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type I (1849 1867). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse features a mother of pearl cross, measures 34. 55 mm (w) x 37. 45 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Type I decorations are denoted by a double headed eagle