Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class Officer For 25 Years Newly Listed studio marked and inscribed "Phot

studio marked and inscribed "Phot

the reverse with inscription “MEDAILLE FÜR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE” (“MEDAL FOR GERMAN SOCIAL WELFARE”)

circa 1910 period issue

The blade is maker marked “RZM M7/36” for E

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class Officer For 25 Years Newly Listed studio marked and inscribed "Phot(Militrdienstzeichen fr Offiziere) Instituted 19 September 1849. Third Issue 1890 1911. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilded silver and mother of pearl, the obverse centre bears the crowned double headed eagle coat of arms of Austria, the arms of the cross are pebbled with a pebbled border and a smooth edge, the reverse is mother of pearl, with a roller shaped suspension loop, on a triangular yellow ribbon with black stripes, measuring 32. 75 mm