Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive with the first attempt being

with the first attempt being unsuccessful

where he rose in rank again two days later

Soldier's Medal

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

Austria, Imperial. A 35-40 Year Military Service Cross For Officers Auction Archive with the first attempt beingThis 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.