Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Newly Listed rust evident on the front

rust evident on the front of the Iron Cross

Goebbels praised his methods as highly successful

51mm (h- to top of knight suspension)

with tan paint

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Newly Listed rust evident on the frontInstituted 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.