Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers, c.1914

(Militärdienstabzeichen für 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. Type IV. (1914-1918). III Class for Officers for 25 Years. A Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, a bronze gilt Cross Pattée with dimpled edges, the obverse with a double-headed single-crowned silver eagle bearing the Austro-Hungarian crest on its chest, the reverse plain with central rivet, on a fixed loop and double swivel rings for suspension from a period original tri-fold ribbon, measures 32.6 mm (w) x 37.0 mm (h), weighs 15.0 grams including ribbon, light wear, suspension loop twisted, in very fine condition.