Austria. Franz II, as H.R.E. (1792-1806). Large Gold Tyrolean Mobilization and Merit Medal, 1797. 39.7mm. 33.64 gm. By Johann Nepomuk Wirt. Laureate head of the Emperor right, signed I.N. WIRT.F. below; FRANZ II. R.K.ERZH. ZU OEST.GEF.GRAF VON TYROL, rev. Within wreath: DEN / TAPFEREN / VERTHEIDIGERN / DES / VATERLANDES / MDCCXCVII. The Tyrolean Mobilization and Merit Medals were awarded to Tyroleans who had taken up arms in support of the Austrian army and who had displayed exemplary bravery or merit in the defense of the Tyrol against the French. Extremely Rare. Struck without loop. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.
