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 IV - Metal Shoulder Titles

IV - Metal Shoulder Titles 1900-1914

measuring 215 mm in width x 240 mm in height x 19 mm in depth)

Kumm became SS-Obersturmbannführer on October 1

machine embroidered in green threads with a black swastika

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 IV - Metal Shoulder Titles(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.