Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden the badge is suspended from

the badge is suspended from a royal crown with red and green enamelling

and completes with functional gilded spring clips to lock onto the scabbard’s loops

Footnote: By Decree of 10 March 1942 before the members who flaunted hierarchy Movement in any of the unified parties

also known as the Squadristi) served in independent groups or as assault battalions attached to the regular army divisions

He was later transferred to Camp Borden for the next two years

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden the badge is suspended fromInstituted September 19, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. Type I (1849 1865). In bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a cross featuring a central double headed eagle with a singular surmounting crown, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 1 grams, inclusive of original trifold yellow and black ribbon, wear to finish, remains very fine. Contained in original case of issue, burgundy pebbled exterior,