Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class Auction Archive measuring 133 mm x 104

measuring 133 mm x 104 mm

circumscribed by the inscription MERENTI (MERIT)

Twelve men and the Officer Commanding were wounded

date marked "Q7" (1918) and marked with an "S" (silver standard) on the reverse

Fire Department and Work Security Cap Eagle - in stamped feinzink

Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class Auction Archive measuring 133 mm x 104(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre, III Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with functional magnetic metal snap button, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central applique in the form of a stylized Habsburg imperial eagle, the reverse plain, with an illegible makers mark on the ribbons snap button, measuring 33. 82 mm (w) x 37. 17 mm (h), weighing 17. 4 grams