Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive a blue enameled surround featuring

a blue enameled surround featuring the motto of the order “Suscipere et finire” (To finish what was started)

white and black embroidery

he was awarded the British War Medal

with rifle and Ustasha cap

in bow-tie fashion

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive a blue enameled surround featuring(For 25 Years With Silver Eagle). Instituted 1849. A four armed cross with pebbled arms in bronze gilt, the obverse centre is superposed by a silvered heraldic symbol of double headed eagle, plain reverse is backed by unofficial mother of pearl for Officers, measuring 33. 32 mm (w) x 37. 96 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), suspended by original triangular breast ribbon with hook and eye, presenting general oxidation across the arms, good condition.