Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China Accompanied by period original ribbon

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

each bearing four rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum piping and two silvered bronze rank pips

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China Accompanied by period original ribbonIn 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.