Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers GTRexclude The photo is dated to

The photo is dated to 1895

Ontario Agricultural & Veterinary College

Plastic ribbons for few awards only were manufactured and sold in Vienna in early 1900

size 6 7/8-7

18 mm interior diameter

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers GTRexclude The photo is dated to(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type I (1849 1867). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse features a mother of pearl cross, measures 34. 55 mm (w) x 37. 45 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Type I decorations are denoted by a double headed eagle