Austria, Imperial. A Fine Quality Private Purchase 40-Year Military Service Cross For Officers Hold in bright silver/aluminum threads

in bright silver/aluminum threads

exhibiting green oxidation

1st Type for Distinguished Conduct

Rotebühlstraße

silver frame and blackened magnetic iron core

Austria, Imperial. A Fine Quality Private Purchase 40-Year Military Service Cross For Officers Hold in bright silver/aluminum threadsThis is an example of a very fine quality private purchase 40 Year Military Long Service Cross for Officers (Militrdienstzeichen II. Klasse fr Offiziere fr 40 Jahre) in its original presentation case; a cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze; the obverse with a double headed eagle superimposed on the cross; the reverse covered in fine quality mother of pearl; suspended from its period original ribbon with a button closure on the reverse; the button