on loop for suspension from a Third Reich-period tri-fold ribbon
It was disbanded at the establishment of the National Health Service in 1947
retiring in 1922 and was still on the retired list as of 1939
he was forced to defend himself against friendly fire from the former
Private Ireland was buried by a shell
Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic on loop for suspension from(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