Austria, Imperial A Leopold Order With Commander's Decoration, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Expedition Campaign Cross 1869 -

Expedition Campaign Cross 1869 - Nickel Cross

along with a silvered cipher for “Observer Bataillon” and a silvered cipher for “NCO School Candidate” on each of the boards

in Battleship Row

he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st Field Battery

secured on both sides by original bronze buttons

Austria, Imperial A Leopold Order With Commander's Decoration, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Expedition Campaign Cross 1869 -A typical First War period issue cross in bronze gilt and enamels, hallmarked on the ring, 31. 5 mm x 58. 2 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, with two piece bronze gilt and enamelled small (Klein) Commander's War Decoration attached to triangular ribbon; minor crazing in the white enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, otherwise in extremely fine condition.