Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 Auction John Ambulance Brigade (SUPt CHAs

John Ambulance Brigade (SUPt CHAs ORCHARD)

receiving his wings on May 20

with Oak Leaves on ribbon (for action against enemy)

27mm(w) x 40

with the reverse disk bearing the inscription "TOE" (Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs)

Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 Auction John Ambulance Brigade (SUPt CHAs(Militrdienstzeichen I. Klasse fr Offiziere). A cross patte of extremely fine quality gilt bronze, with partially black enameled arms, the obverse with a crowned double headed eagle superimposed on the cross, on a swivel crown and loop suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 34. 69 mm (w) x 62. 50 mm (h); weighing 20. 8 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a