Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but it was possible to

but it was possible to have it awarded it to foreigners in special cases and could be awarded posthumously

The battle was fought 28 km west-south-west of Ladysmith on the hilltop of Spioenkop along the Tugela River

The Medal was awarded to Officers

offering optional ear and neck protection to the wearer

Footnote: The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal is a commemorative medal instituted to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2

Austria, Imperial. A Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but it was possible toIn silver, the obverse features a left facing bust, surrounded by the inscription FRANZ JOSEPH I. KAISER VON OESTERREICH (for the Tyrolean Defence, 1848), the reverse features the inscription MIT GOTT FUR KAISER UND VATERLAND DEM TIROLER LANDESVERTHEIDIGER (with God for Emperor and Fatherland), measures 30. 8mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h), measures 14. 0 grams, lovely patina, edge knocks, remains in very fine condition.