Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden marked ""PATENT / CALDWELL /

marked ""PATENT / CALDWELL / 8

It was abolished in Italy in 1944

signed in pencil by Generalleutnant Eduard Aldrian

to Obesrtleutnant Friedrich Grossenbrauker

then from 27-30 June 1944 near Čazma and 8-18 July 1944 in Žumberak

Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers, c.1865 visually-hidden marked ""PATENT / CALDWELL /Instituted September 19, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. Type I (1849 1865). In bronze gilt and silvered bronze, a cross featuring a central double headed eagle with a singular surmounting crown, reverse features a full mother of pearl backing, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 1 grams, inclusive of original trifold yellow and black ribbon, wear to finish, remains very fine. Contained in original case of issue, burgundy pebbled exterior,