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 with silvered bullion wire in

with silvered bullion wire in various textures in the crown and wreath

a rare example by a prestigious manufacturer in extremely fine condition

(1915) and C

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 with silvered bullion wire in(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