Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Newly Listed 1916 under the authority of

1916 under the authority of Lieutenant-Colonel W

The peak insignia measures 65 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

each constructed of a light brown cotton blend

there is a brass Wound Stripe on the left forearm sleeve

with the founding year of the parent organisation of the Kyffhäuser League as well as the current year

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Newly Listed 1916 under the authority ofInstituted 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. A Long Service Military Decoration, Type IV (1913 1918), III Class for Officers, bronze gilt, a cross with pebbled arms, double headed crowned eagle on the obverse, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, worn on original ribbon, measures 33. 8 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), light gilt wear, slight chipping to edges of mother of pearl backing, in very fine condition.