Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive At about 1

At about 1

along with a French Legion of Honour

This was a significant accomplishment for these airmen as RAF bomber losses in the war were staggeringly high

the edge with a maker’s mark of “CARL POELLATH

The pictures show: Hans Adam

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive At about 1(For 25 Years With Silver Eagle). Instituted 1849. A four armed cross with pebbled arms in bronze gilt, the obverse centre is superposed by a silvered heraldic symbol of double headed eagle, plain reverse is backed by unofficial mother of pearl for Officers, measuring 33. 32 mm (w) x 37. 96 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), suspended by original triangular breast ribbon with hook and eye, presenting general oxidation across the arms, good condition.