Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1870 visually-hidden light blue and black embroidery

light blue and black embroidery with an overlaying map of Africa outlined in white at the far left

measuring 127 mm x 36 mm

The inside of the pouch is divided into two sections by the use of a narrow horizontal strap near the top

with stylized sun rays joining the quadrants

this design of tank assault badge is considered one of the finest

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1870 visually-hidden light blue and black embroidery(Militrdienstabzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. Type II (1867 1890). I Class for Officers for 25 Years. A Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, a bronze Cross Patte with dimpled edges, the obverse with a double headed single crowned silver eagle bearing the Austro Hungarian crest on its chest, the reverse plain, on a fixed loop and striated loop for suspension from a period original tri fold ribbon, measures 34. 1 mm (w)