Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed a Heer Obschütze’s rank insignia

a Heer Obschütze’s rank insignia

including Mechaniker Obergefreiter Andreessen remained on the boat

7 mm wide buttons

constructed of heavy card stock with a faux dark blue leather exterior

he was also awarded the World War I Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed a Heer Obschütze’s rank insigniaInstituted 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.