Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in order to hold a

in order to hold a belt that has been lost to time

slight gilt wear along smooth rays

promoted republican principles and French interests

(iv) a large matted area at the far right housing a large Retirement Presentation Plaque: the plaque in die-stamped copper

die-holes placed at both upper corners

Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in order to hold aIn silver, the obverse features a left facing bust, surrounded by the inscription FRANZ JOSEPH I. KAISER VON OESTERREICH (for the Tyrolean Defence, 1848), the reverse features the inscription MIT GOTT FUR KAISER UND VATERLAND DEM TIROLER LANDESVERTHEIDIGER (with God for Emperor and Fatherland), measures 30. 8mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h), measures 14. 0 grams, lovely patina, edge knocks, remains in very fine condition.