Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 Buy Now "We expected every minute to

"We expected every minute to see the boat overturned

reverse in red cotton with paper and glue residue evident from previous board mounting

number impressed "447559" on the edge

green oxidation on both sides

7 mm (w) x 17 mm (h)

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 Buy Now "We expected every minute to(Militrdienstzeichen fr Offiziere). Instituted in 1849. Type IV V (1911 1913 1913 1918). In silver coat of arms mounted to a bronze gilt cross base, mother of pearl style backer, measuring 33. 8 mm (w) x 38. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear and spotting, small chip in the mother of pearl backer on the tip of the reverse of the arm at 9 o'clock, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine.