Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 Auction which was soon followed a

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27mm(w) x 40

both in silvery threads on Luftwaffe grey backing

John Ambulance Brigade (SUPt CHAs ORCHARD)

nearly all original finish remains

Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 Auction which was soon followed a(Militrdienstzeichen I. Klasse fr Offiziere). A cross patte of extremely fine quality gilt bronze, with partially black enameled arms, the obverse with a crowned double headed eagle superimposed on the cross, on a swivel crown and loop suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 34. 69 mm (w) x 62. 50 mm (h); weighing 20. 8 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a