Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (iv) a large matted area

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

3rd Model with Swastika

surrounded by inscriptions in Arabic and date marked "1313" (1895) in Eastern Arabic numerals

die-holes placed at both upper corners

in bronze with star on ribbon

Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (iv) a large matted areaIn 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.