Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 United Republic of The Lasallian Christian Brothers are

The Lasallian Christian Brothers are not the same order as the Irish Christian Brothers

blackened backing plate which is stamped “Made in England”

The document itself is dated to August 1

48 mm x 100 mm

hardly worn example

Austria, Imperial. A Fifty Year Long Military Service Cross For Officers, C.1914 United Republic of The Lasallian Christian Brothers are(Militrdienstzeichen I. Klasse fr Offiziere). A cross patte of extremely fine quality gilt bronze, with partially black enameled arms, the obverse with a crowned double headed eagle superimposed on the cross, on a swivel crown and loop suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 34. 69 mm (w) x 62. 50 mm (h); weighing 20. 8 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a