Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive when he suffered a severe

when he suffered a severe contusion of the right knee (granted Hurt Certificate)

where he rose in rank again two days later

1896 in Quebec City

Soldier's Medal

crossed swords on the original triangular ribbon

Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive when he suffered a severeThis is an example of a fine quality 40 Year Military Long Service Cross for Officers (Militrdienstzeichen II. Klasse fr Offiziere fr 35 40 Jahre). A cross pattee constructed of gilded bronze; the obverse with a double headed silver eagle superimposed on the cross; suspended from its period original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.