Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 24 Years Of Service certificate_of_authenticity Of the 400

Of the 400

small enamel flaking on reverse and obverse

engraved "C

in bronze gilt with blackened silver

hand-made poppy enclosed

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 24 Years Of Service certificate_of_authenticity Of the 400(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