Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Auction both in the field

both in the field

one of the most famous images of the Emperor with his hand on his stomach

perforated at the top with two holes for rivet attachment

measures 200 mm x 300 mm

A Naval Observer Badge

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Auction both in the fieldInstituted 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 32. 8 mm (w) x 36. 7 mm (h), light gilt wear, in very fine condition.