Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers visually-hidden Accompanied by service records from

Accompanied by service records from the National Archives of Canada

(SS Insignien für weiße Uniform)

He remained in England

Brass with black paint

the obverse with a swooping Luftwaffe-style German national eagle

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers visually-hidden Accompanied by service records from(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 33. 8 mm (w) x 37. 3 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