Tyrol Commemorative Medal, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.AUT.0144.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$590 USD

  • Tyrol Commemorative Medal, Silver Medal Obverse
  • Tyrol Commemorative Medal, Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$590 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Imperial)
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FRANCISCVS.II.D.G.IMP.S.A.H.B.R.COMES. TIROLIS Rev: PRO. FIDE. PRINCIPE.ET.PATRIA.FORTITER. PVGNANTI. MDCCXCVI.
  • Size
    35mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal is stamped "I.N.WIRT.F."
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Dorotheum GmbH & Co, Lot Number 2059, Auction Date May 27 2015. For more information see the following page https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/2789686/

History


This medal was instituted by Emperor Franz I, and it was conferred upon all Tyrolean men who had mobilized following the call to arms toe defend the realm against France on August 12, 1796.

The medal dies were cut by Johann Wirt.

This medal is also known as the Tyrolean Contingent Medal and the Silver Medal for the Tyrolean Mobilization, 1797.

The Silver Medal was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted men.

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