Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 United Republic of He was granted nine days'

He was granted nine days' leave of absence to go to Paris

Empress of India

blue enamel surround stating AL MERITO MILITAR

The badge is maker marked on the reverse with “Jos

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 United Republic of He was granted nine days'(Militrdienstzeichen fr Offiziere). Instituted in 1849. Type IV V (1911 1913 1913 1918). In silver coat of arms mounted to a bronze gilt cross base, mother of pearl style backer, measuring 33. 8 mm (w) x 38. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear and spotting, small chip in the mother of pearl backer on the tip of the reverse of the arm at 9 o'clock, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine.