Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Republic of the Croatian volunteers shield on

the Croatian volunteers shield on his right sleeve

on original ribbon with crown attached

engraver marked having worn off

measuring 139 mm (w) x 182 mm (h)

These qualities enabled him to be eventually approved for transfer to the Royal Flying Corps

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Republic of the Croatian volunteers shield on(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type I (1849 1867). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse features a mother of pearl cross, measures 33. 8 mm (w) x 37. 3 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Type I decorations are denoted by a double headed eagle