Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 25 Years Of Service Auction this is the type style

this is the type style and make of instrument used by SS bands

With well marked D

the enamels perfectly intact

Sadler in His RCAF Uniform (black and white

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 25 Years Of Service Auction this is the type style(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 19. 9. 1849. A cross pattee with a pebbled finish, constructed of silvered and gilded bronze; the obverse consisting of a central silver applique of an Austrian eagle; the reverse plain, with a single rivet visible; on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 35 mm (w) x 35. 94 mm (h); weighing 11. 9 grams; in overall better than very fine condition. This offering is a