Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, II Class for Officers for 40 Years, by Zimbler Auction In black and white

In black and white

measuring 30 mm (w) x 705 mm (l)

scattered frosting wear on the cross

Second Model

with a semi-sharp blade and a very sharp tip

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, II Class for Officers for 40 Years, by Zimbler Auction In black and white(Militrdienstzeichen II Klasse fr Offiziere fr 40 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type III (1890 1913). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with partially black enamelled arms, with superimposed gilt eagle in the center, the reverse is plain with a lightly etched border around the cross, unmarked, measures 29. 5 mm (w) x 33. 0 mm (h), worn on original trifold ribbon, enamels intact, light gilt wear, extremely fine. Contained in a red pebbled case