Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue visually-hidden situated within dates “1848-1849”

situated within dates “1848-1849”

a Pup and a Spad

Footnote: East Noricum is located in modern day Austria

consisting of a round medal bearing the rightward facing effigy of Kaiser Franz Joseph

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue visually-hidden situated within dates “1848-1849”(Militrdienstabzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. 1st Issue (1849 1867). I Class for Officers for 25 Years. Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, on a fixed loop and double swivel rings for suspension from a period original tri fold ribbon, a bronze Cross Patte with dimpled edges, the obverse with a double headed single crowned silver eagle bearing the Austro Hungarian crest on its chest, unmarked, measuring 33. 7 mm (w) x