Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed The blade on this dagger

The blade on this dagger

maker marked "Dco

Air Ministry Letter (informing Sikesof the relinquishing of his commission with the RAF Reserve of Officers effective February 10

Member - Two-piece construction

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed The blade on this daggerInstituted 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.