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 141 HD Squadron at Biggin

141 HD Squadron at Biggin Hill on April 15

oval shaped gilt zink

on original full length sash

at Valcartier in September 1914 and was embarked for France in January 1916

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 141 HD Squadron at BigginInstituted 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,