Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 24 Years Of Service Hold a target to the right

a target to the right and two oak leaves to the left

frayed original ribbon with brooch pinback)

with a large eagle with spread-out wings superimposed on the badge clutching a swastika in its talons

measuring 354 mm x 253 mm

when he was recommended for a promotion to Captain on December 29

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 24 Years Of Service Hold a target to the right(Militrdienstzeichen fr 24 Jahre). Instituted 19. 9. 1849. A cross pattee with a pebbled finish, constructed of silvered and gilded bronze; the obverse consisting of a central silver applique with the roman numerals XXIV; the reverse plain, with a single rivet visible; on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 33. 93 mm (w) x 37. 43 mm (h); weighing 13. 9 grams; in overall better than very fine condition. This