Austria, Imperial. An Officer's Long Service Decoration For 35/40 Years, By Zimbler, Wein Auction Archive unworn fine quality example

unworn fine quality example

with the Norwegian prime minister present

one is lightly soiled

with superimposed gold and enameled cross on top

red embroidered lettering "AFZ"

Austria, Imperial. An Officer's Long Service Decoration For 35/40 Years, By Zimbler, Wein Auction Archive unworn fine quality example(Militrdienstzeichen fr Offiziere). Instituted in 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Type IV V (1911 1913, 1913 1918). In silver gilt, a cross with a black enamelled border and interior pebbled field, the obverse center features a gilded double headed eagle, the reverse is plain, measures 34. 7mm (w) x 37. 8mm (h), weighs 19. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on original triangular ribbon with button closure, enamels intact, light wear, in extremely fine