Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive Petersburg Zolotniki fineness number ""56""

Petersburg Zolotniki fineness number ""56"" on the integral ring denoting 14ct Gold

13 galleys and 32 small craft

recessed blue velvet medal bed

Étienne de Jouy

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive Petersburg Zolotniki fineness number ""56""(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.