Austrian Empire: Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol 1797Erinnerungsmedaille für die Tiroler VerteidigerRibbon: Yellow with 3 black stripes. Instituted: 1797. Awarded: To Tyrolean volunteers who resisted Revolutionary French forces commanded by General Barthélemy Joubert advancing into Austria over the Julian Alps on Napoleon's orders after their victory in northern Italy. Grades: 3.
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