Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers, c.1914 Province of China The black smooth finished patent

The black smooth finished patent leather chin strap rests upon the visor

1 Division Rest Station wounded on July 26

Silvered crosses are common

with a line of golden bullion wire oak leaf and acorn embroidery along the centre

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers, c.1914 Province of China The black smooth finished patent(Militrdienstabzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. Type IV. (1914 1918). III Class for Officers for 25 Years. A Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, a bronze gilt 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 with central rivet, on a fixed loop and double swivel rings for suspension from a period original tri