Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 Auction After the war Liebe returned

After the war Liebe returned to his hometown in the Soviet sector to live with his parents

but it could be “Botin”

the reverse maker marked “ROBINSON

Wooden handle with a very bright

Austria, Empire. A Military Long Service Decoration, Iii Class For 25 Years' Service, Mother Of Pearl, C, 1915 Auction After the war Liebe returned(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.