Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed Fleischer served in the Pioneer

Fleischer served in the Pioneer Battalion 4th Company in Magdeburg

the 263rd Infantry Division was fighting defensive battles against the Red Army in the vicinity of Yukhnov (central Russia)

in case of issue inside lid stamped MEDAGLIE Granero

The right shoulder presents the same staff sergeant rank insignia

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed Fleischer served in the PioneerInstituted September 19 1849. A Long Service Decoration in bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with a black enamel stripe along each arm, the obverse center features a plated crowned double headed eagle, reverse plain, measures 33. 7mm (w) x 27. 4mm (h), weighs 18. 3 grams (including ribbon), worn on original yellow and black ribbon, heavy gilt wear on obverse eagle, enamels intact, in near mint condition.