Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, II Class for Officers for 40 Years, c.1900 Province of China 8 mm x 49 mm

8 mm x 49 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

the Gallantry Cross with dual prongs

unmarked (this maker is to date unknown

marked with the Republic of Austria coat-of-arms in gold-coloured ink on the lid

constructed of field-grey wool twill

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, II Class for Officers for 40 Years, c.1900 Province of China 8 mm x 49 mm(Militrdienstzeichen II Klasse fr Offiziere fr 40 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type III (1890 1913). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with partially black enamelled arms, with superimposed gilt eagle in the center, the reverse is plain with a lightly etched border around the cross, unmarked, measures 28. 6 mm (w) x 32. 3 mm (h), worn on original trifold ribbon, enamels intact, light gilt wear, extremely fine. Contained in a red pebbled case