Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 3rd Model with Swastika

3rd Model with Swastika

mounted as worn by veteran with (47627 SPR

die-holes placed at both upper corners

The front is completed by four large gilt aluminum buttons on the right side

slight gilt wear along smooth rays

Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 3rd Model with SwastikaIn 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.