Austria, Imperial. A Medal for the Defence of Tirol, Silver Grade Medal, c.1909
(Silberne Erinnerungsmedaille zum fünfzigsten Jahrestag der Verteidigung Tirols); a round silver medal, the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Joseph, circumscribed by his name and title, the reverse dated “1859-1909” within an oak wreath, with an “A” silver mark on the edge of the medal, measuring 31.8mm (w) x 36.8mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 21.7 grams (including ribbon), worn on an original ribbon, minimal wear, a scarce medal in near mint condition.

