Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden and completes with functional gilded

and completes with functional gilded spring clips to lock onto the scabbard’s loops

rim impressed 401366 PTE

minor scratching and loss of finish to the hilt

He was later transferred to Camp Borden for the next two years

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden and completes with functional gildedInstituted September 19, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. Type I (1849 1865). In bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a cross featuring a central double headed eagle with a singular surmounting crown, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 1 grams, inclusive of original trifold yellow and black ribbon, wear to finish, remains very fine. Contained in original case of issue, burgundy pebbled exterior,