Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Long Military Service Cross, Iii Class Auction Archive but typical "Braća Knaus

but typical "Braća Knaus

Of extremely high quality in gold with fine enamel work

1878-1903 Issue

durable parts

fine quality cross with good details

Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Long Military Service Cross, Iii Class Auction Archive but typical "Braća Knaus(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 19 September 1849. Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central silver applique in the form of a silvered Habsburg eagle, the reverse plain, with a single rivet visible, unmarked, measuring 33. 86 mm (w) x 36. 95 mm (h), weighing 11. 6 grams, in near extremely fine