Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive white and black embroidery

white and black embroidery

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Blairmore and District with mobilization headquarters at Blairmore

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

in bow-tie fashion

An unfinished example of breast cross in bronze

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive white and black embroidery(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.