An Austrian Military Long Service Decoration; Dedicated Inscription 1912 Newly Listed It was a direct descendant

It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (María Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery

in metallic threads

and a picture postcard showing him on his horse

overall better than fair condition

Pitcher relinquished his commission as a Flying Officer in the Royal Air Force upon the completion of his service

An Austrian Military Long Service Decoration; Dedicated Inscription 1912 Newly Listed It was a direct descendant3rd Class, Officer for Twenty Five Years' Service, 4th Issue (1911 1912) Silver insignia mounted to a bronze gilt base, inscribed "DEM LIEBEN KAMERADEN 1912" in black enamels on the reverse, 33. 8 mm, original triangular ribbon, contact marks on the reverse, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine.