Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 25 Years Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac delicately crafted 14k Gold with

delicately crafted 14k Gold with blue and white enamels

Kumm became SS-Obersturmbannführer on October 1

machine embroidered in green threads with a black swastika

5 mm (w) x 81 mm (h) inclusive of its star and crescent moon suspension

Records make specific mention of Iron Crosses and Auxiliary Cruiser War badges being manufactured by Japanese jewelers and distributed to individuals recognized in the field

Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 25 Years Service consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac delicately crafted 14k Gold with(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type IV (1913 1918). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse plain with central rivet, measures 35. 4 mm (w) x 38. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition.