Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 United Republic of blackened backing plate which is

blackened backing plate which is stamped “Made in England”

Comprehensive World Orders & Medals Guide V

hardly worn example

Taku Forts 1858 & Canton 1857

and also engraved: ČASNIČKI SBOR 25

Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 United Republic of blackened backing plate which is(Militrdienstzeichen I. Klasse fr Offiziere). A cross patte of extremely fine quality gilt bronze, with partially black enameled arms, the obverse with a crowned double headed eagle superimposed on the cross, on a swivel crown and loop suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 34. 69 mm (w) x 62. 50 mm (h); weighing 20. 8 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a