Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue certificate_of_authenticity and he fell into British

and he fell into British captivity

15 mm x 11

Atlantic Star with  France and Germany Clasp

She inquired as to whether her son's remains would be sent home and was anxious to have his remains returned

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class (Officers) for 25 Years, First Issue certificate_of_authenticity and he fell into British(Militrdienstabzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19th, 1849. 1st Issue (1849 1867). I Class for Officers for 25 Years. Military Long Service Decoration for 25 Years, on a fixed loop and double swivel rings for suspension from a period original tri fold ribbon, a bronze Cross Patte with dimpled edges, the obverse with a double headed single crowned silver eagle bearing the Austro Hungarian crest on its chest, unmarked, measuring 33. 7 mm (w) x