Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden the statue of a lion

the statue of a lion on a pedestal in the background at the left

minor scratching and loss of finish to the hilt

the badge is suspended from a royal crown with red and green enamelling

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 the statue of a lionInstituted 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,