Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Auction Footnote: Worn by a select

Footnote: Worn by a select few among SS leadership

who was twice wounded in the trenches before joining No

It was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross

measuring 57 mmx 37 mm

An Army of Occupation Medal

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for Officers with Mother of Pearl Reverse Auction Footnote: Worn by a selectInstituted 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. A Long Service Military Decoration, Type IV (1913 1918), III Class for Officers, bronze gilt, a cross with pebbled arms, double headed crowned eagle on the obverse, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, worn on original ribbon, measures 32. 8 mm (w) x 36. 7 mm (h), light gilt wear, in very fine condition.