Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, First Class (Officers) for 50 Years Hold marked "G" on the reverse

marked "G" on the reverse

Virginia for injuries received in the line of duty

with the pin's head bearing an acorn

demonstrating only minor material fatigue consistent with light wear

/ Honour Diploma / Awarded to Mr

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, First Class (Officers) for 50 Years Hold marked "G" on the reverse(Militrdienstzeichen). Instituted September 19th, 1849. III Issue (1890 1911). A Military Long Service Decoration, I. Class for Officers for 50 Years, on a fixed loop and double swivel rings for suspension from a late period original tri fold ribbon, a bronze Cross Patte with black enameled outside edges, the obverse with a double headed single crowned gilded eagle bearing the Austro Hungarian crest on its chest, unmarked, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 35.