An Austrian Military Long Service Decoration; Dedicated Inscription 1912 Newly Listed he had the power to

he had the power to seize any paper that ran counter to the government's wishes

Pitcher relinquished his commission as a Flying Officer in the Royal Air Force upon the completion of his service

1952) at the lower right

Mounted to a traditional conjoined Russian-style aluminum suspension with pinback

It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (María Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery

An Austrian Military Long Service Decoration; Dedicated Inscription 1912 Newly Listed he had the power to3rd Class, Officer for Twenty Five Years' Service, 4th Issue (1911 1912) Silver insignia mounted to a bronze gilt base, inscribed "DEM LIEBEN KAMERADEN 1912" in black enamels on the reverse, 33. 8 mm, original triangular ribbon, contact marks on the reverse, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine.