Description
1919 (London Gazette 5908
white and black embroidery
in bow-tie fashion
he was awarded the British War Medal
a blue enameled surround featuring the motto of the order “Suscipere et finire” (To finish what was started)
Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive 1919 (London Gazette 5908(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.