Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden original ribbon suspended from a

original ribbon suspended from a silver bar hanger inscribed "XXX" (Thirty Years' Service)

specifically the vicinity of Leningrad

of the United Kingdom Armed Forces

moderate contact and surface wear

measuring 95 mm (w) x 143 mm (h) x 35 mm (d)

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden original ribbon suspended from aInstituted September 19, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. Type I (1849 1865). In bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a cross featuring a central double headed eagle with a singular surmounting crown, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 1 grams, inclusive of original trifold yellow and black ribbon, wear to finish, remains very fine. Contained in original case of issue, burgundy pebbled exterior,