Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive with the first attempt being

with the first attempt being unsuccessful

case maker marked "Chobillon Paris"

when he suffered a severe contusion of the right knee (granted Hurt Certificate)

" Five days later

where he rose in rank again two days later

Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive with the first attempt beingThis is an example of a fine quality 40 Year Military Long Service Cross for Officers (Militrdienstzeichen II. Klasse fr Offiziere fr 35 40 Jahre). A cross pattee constructed of gilded bronze; the obverse with a double headed silver eagle superimposed on the cross; suspended from its period original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.