Austria, Imperial. A Tirolian 1796 Issue Silver Merit Medal; Small Version

An example of a “Kleine silberne Erinnerungs und Verdienstmedaille”; a round silver medal; the obverse with the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed “Pro Fide Principe Et Patria Fortiter Pugnanti” within a laurel wreath, circumscribed by Latin script and “1796”; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 35.85 mm in diameter; weighing 15.0 grams with its ribbon; in overall better than very fine condition.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.