Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class certificate_of_authenticity He won it for serving

He won it for serving as a Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) and Pak gunner in the 14th Company (Panzerjäger) of the Infantry Regiment 25 during the Battle of France on May 27

a fine matching pair of very scarce straps

clasps and hanger are linked to the medal via an elaborate hook system

41 mm (w) x 63

exhibiting a dent on the top and light contact on the exterior

Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Military Long Service Cross, Iii Class certificate_of_authenticity He won it for serving(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre, III Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with functional magnetic metal snap button, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central applique in the form of a stylized Habsburg imperial eagle, the reverse plain, with an illegible makers mark on the ribbons snap button, measuring 33. 82 mm (w) x 37. 17 mm (h), weighing 17. 4 grams