Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed the 263rd Infantry Division was

the 263rd Infantry Division was fighting defensive battles against the Red Army in the vicinity of Yukhnov (central Russia)

The right shoulder presents the same staff sergeant rank insignia

Fleischer served in the Pioneer Battalion 4th Company in Magdeburg

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Austria, Imperial. A Long Service Decoration, Ii Class For 35 Years Newly Listed the 263rd Infantry Division wasInstituted September 19 1849. A Long Service Decoration in bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with a black enamel stripe along each arm, the obverse center features a plated crowned double headed eagle, reverse plain, measures 33. 7mm (w) x 27. 4mm (h), weighs 18. 3 grams (including ribbon), worn on original yellow and black ribbon, heavy gilt wear on obverse eagle, enamels intact, in near mint condition.