Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, II Class for 35 Years

Instituted September 19 1849. A Long Service Decoration in bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with a black enamel stripe along each arm, the obverse center features a plated crowned double headed eagle, reverse plain, measures 33.7mm (w) x 27.4mm (h), weighs 18.3 grams (including ribbon), worn on original yellow and black ribbon, heavy gilt wear on obverse eagle, enamels intact, in near mint condition.