Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Auction for it was pitch black

for it was pitch black and one was alternately walking almost at the height of the parapet and then down on the trench level

Footnote: The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was the air arm of the Royal Navy until near the end of the First World War

54 mm x 65

934" and size stamped "55" on the right rear sidewall

awarded for four successful combat missions

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Auction for it was pitch black(For 25 Years With Silver Eagle). Instituted 1849. A four armed cross with pebbled arms in bronze gilt, the obverse centre is superposed by a silvered heraldic symbol of double headed eagle, plain reverse is backed by unofficial mother of pearl for Officers, measuring 33. 32 mm (w) x 37. 96 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), suspended by original triangular breast ribbon with hook and eye, presenting general oxidation across the arms, good condition.