Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive crossed swords on the original

crossed swords on the original triangular ribbon

1896 in Quebec City

case maker marked "Chobillon Paris"

with the first attempt being unsuccessful

when he suffered a severe contusion of the right knee (granted Hurt Certificate)

Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive crossed swords on the originalThis is an example of a fine quality 40 Year Military Long Service Cross for Officers (Militrdienstzeichen II. Klasse fr Offiziere fr 35 40 Jahre). A cross pattee constructed of gilded bronze; the obverse with a double headed silver eagle superimposed on the cross; suspended from its period original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.