Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue visually-hidden dark patina on the silver

dark patina on the silver star base

1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel K

stating that he had three years' previous service with the 19th Alberta Dragoons

a Pup and a Spad

His remains were transferred to the Royal Basilica of Superga

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue visually-hidden dark patina on the silver(Militrdienstabzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. 1st Issue (1849 1867). I Class for Officers for 25 Years. Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, on a fixed loop and double swivel rings for suspension from a period original tri fold ribbon, 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, unmarked, measuring 33. 7 mm (w) x