Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Hold Chinese & Japanese Art

Chinese & Japanese Art

blue and white striped ribbon denoting 1896-1904 issue

topped by an inscription of “1

the suspension loop marked “K” for an unidentified maker

measures 28 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Hold Chinese & Japanese ArtInstituted 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.