Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 Auction on its period-original (slightly faded)

on its period-original (slightly faded) ribbon with a sewn-on horizontal pinback

Instituted 1862 by Sultan Abdülaziz

three of whom fell amongst the burning ammunition

but it could be “Botin”

the reverse maker marked “ROBINSON

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 Auction on its period-original (slightly faded)(Militrdienstzeichen fr Offiziere). Instituted in 1849. Type IV V (1911 1913 1913 1918). In silver coat of arms mounted to a bronze gilt cross base, mother of pearl style backer, measuring 33. 8 mm (w) x 38. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear and spotting, small chip in the mother of pearl backer on the tip of the reverse of the arm at 9 o'clock, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine.