he was forced to defend himself against friendly fire from the former
retiring in 1922 and was still on the retired list as of 1939
accompanied by an additional certificate named to Bostelmann awarding him the title of “AKTIVIST DER SOZIALISTISCHEN LABOUR” (“ACTIVIST FOR SOCIALIST LABOUR”)
It was disbanded at the establishment of the National Health Service in 1947
Austria, Imperial. A Military Long Service Decoration, I Class for Officers Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic he was forced to defend(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted September 19, 1849. Type I (1849 1867). In bronze gilt, a cross pattee with pebbled arms, the obverse features a superimposed silver doubleheaded eagle, the reverse features a mother of pearl cross, measures 33. 8 mm (w) x 37. 3 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original triangular ribbon, light wear, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Type I decorations are denoted by a double headed eagle