Austrian Empire: Commemorative Medal for the Defenders of the Tyrol 1797

Erinnerungsmedaille für die Tiroler Verteidiger

Ribbon: 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.

Large Gold Medal
Corps Commanders
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Small Gold Medal
Officers
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Silver Medal
NCOs and Troops
Obverse Reverse
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