Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR 49 JÄHRIGE DIENSTZEIT” (“FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE”)

inscribed "VINCERE

a veteran’s organization cap badge

As a Temporary Captain in 1918

stating that he had eleven and half years previous service with the Yorkshire Regiment

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription(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