Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mounted for display

mounted for display

with only a few marks from age

or “FAITHFUL TO THE PRINCE TO SERVE THE FATHERLAND”)

the enamels of the HJ insignia demonstrating minor scratching

141 HD Squadron at Biggin Hill on April 15

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mounted for displayInstituted September 19, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. Type I (1849 1865). In bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a cross featuring a central double headed eagle with a singular surmounting crown, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 1 grams, inclusive of original trifold yellow and black ribbon, wear to finish, remains very fine. Contained in original case of issue, burgundy pebbled exterior,