Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Newly Listed dated “39”

dated “39”

with the founding year of the parent organisation of the Kyffhäuser League as well as the current year

The lower drawstrings accommodate stuffed white cotton pads

each constructed of a light brown cotton blend

five of the arms are decorated with an elongated enameled purple shape with an internal “eye” consisting of white and blue enamels

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Newly Listed dated “39”Instituted 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. A Long Service Military Decoration, Type IV (1913 1918), III Class for Officers, bronze gilt, a cross with pebbled arms, double headed crowned eagle on the obverse, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, worn on original ribbon, measures 33. 8 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), light gilt wear, slight chipping to edges of mother of pearl backing, in very fine condition.