Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 25 Years Of Service Auction the cap features two vertically

the cap features two vertically oriented (one on-top of the other) silvered aluminum buttons on the front

they were forwarded to their recipients with no specific packaging and sent loose from the manufacturer

the enamels perfectly intact

held in place by gilt crowned buttons

It features a page-long article about Thomsen

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class For 25 Years Of Service Auction the cap features two vertically(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 19. 9. 1849. A cross pattee with a pebbled finish, constructed of silvered and gilded bronze; the obverse consisting of a central silver applique of an Austrian eagle; the reverse plain, with a single rivet visible; on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 35 mm (w) x 35. 94 mm (h); weighing 11. 9 grams; in overall better than very fine condition. This offering is a