Item description
Militärdienstzeichen für Unteroffiziere u. Mannschaften – Military Long Service Decoration for NCOs & Enlisted Men
Instituted by the Emperor Franz Josef I in 1849 in two versions: for officers and for NCOs & Enlisted Ranks. Awarded until 1918, but meanwhile there were several changes of classes and service periods. Cross for NCOs & Enlisted Ranks existed in four issues: 1849-1867, 1867-1890, 1890-1913 and 1913-1918. There are also numerous manufacturing variants, which differ by material, details and design.
3. Ausgabe 1890-1913, Kreuz 2. Klasse für 12 Dienstjahre – 3rd issue 1890-1913, 2nd Class Cross for 12 Years of Service
Gilded bronze, riveted medallion, with laurel wreath, ball loop.
Very nice condition, on the old triangle ribbon.
