Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China A National Socialist People’s Welfare

A National Socialist People’s Welfare (NSV) Stickpin

silver wash on wreath nearly completely gone

the obverse with a raised leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich

intact enamels on the ORBL

with records indicating bomber command having suffered 51% casualty rates

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol Province of China A National Socialist People’s WelfareIn 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.