Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive An unfinished example of breast

An unfinished example of breast cross in bronze

on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye)

a blue enameled surround featuring the motto of the order “Suscipere et finire” (To finish what was started)

in bow-tie fashion

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Blairmore and District with mobilization headquarters at Blairmore

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class With Mother Of Pearl, C.1915 Archive An unfinished example of breast(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.