Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, II Class for Officers consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 38mm x 56mm

38mm x 56mm

a rare example by a prestigious manufacturer in extremely fine condition

in the small town of Baumholder

the obverse bears the image of a crowned eagle in flight clutching a sword in its talons

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, II Class for Officers consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 38mm x 56mm(Militrdienstzeichen II Klasse fr Offiziere fr 35 Jahre). Type IV (1913 1918). II Class for Officers (35 Year Service). A cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze, with partially black enameled arms; the obverse with a gilt crowned double headed eagle superimposed on the cross, on a triple loop suspension, unmarked, accompanied by its period original tri fold ribbon, measuring 32. 86 mm (w) x 35. 36 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighing 13. 30