Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China silver wash on wreath nearly

silver wash on wreath nearly completely gone

with records indicating bomber command having suffered 51% casualty rates

in or near the ancient royal forests which belonged to the monarchy

intact enamels on the ORBL

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China silver wash on wreath nearlyIn silver, a large medal presenting the bust of Emperor Franz Joseph on the obverse, the reverse bears the inscription DEN TAPFEREN VERTHEIDIGERN DES VATERLANDES, measures 39. 05 mm (w) x 47. 2 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 19. 68 grams including ribbon, worn on the original trifold ribbon, edge knocks, remains in very fine condition.