Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Auction Archive six royal monograms in the

six royal monograms in the form of stylized initials “GR” (“Georgius Rex”)

but with the obverse of the buckle being exceptionally well preserved

The crown is flanked on each side by a ventilation hole reinforced with a grey painted metal grommet

reverse bears brooch pinback

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Auction Archive six royal monograms in the(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type I (1849 1867). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse features a mother of pearl cross, measures 34. 55 mm (w) x 37. 45 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Type I decorations are denoted by a double headed eagle