An Austrian Military Long Service Decoration; Dedicated Inscription 1912 Newly Listed Mounted to a traditional conjoined

Mounted to a traditional conjoined Russian-style aluminum suspension with pinback

It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (María Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery

dated September 29

with Lieutenant Colonel Pragnall

1952) at the lower right

An Austrian Military Long Service Decoration; Dedicated Inscription 1912 Newly Listed Mounted to a traditional conjoined3rd Class, Officer for Twenty Five Years' Service, 4th Issue (1911 1912) Silver insignia mounted to a bronze gilt base, inscribed "DEM LIEBEN KAMERADEN 1912" in black enamels on the reverse, 33. 8 mm, original triangular ribbon, contact marks on the reverse, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine.