Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China in or near the ancient

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

1943 and in the summer of 1943

Accompanied by period original ribbon

measuring 66 mm (w) x 68 mm (l) x 16 mm (h)

with records indicating bomber command having suffered 51% casualty rates

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China in or near the ancientIn 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.