A 1797 Austrian Tyrolian Military Merit Medal Hold a Photograph of Plath signing

a Photograph of Plath signing up volunteers in Norway for the SS Division “Nordland” (black and white

of average man's finger size

the Battalion's forward lines had been re-established and the battle was over

106 mm x 148 mm

older ribbon accompanies medal but in two pieces

A 1797 Austrian Tyrolian Military Merit Medal Hold a Photograph of Plath signingSilver, engraver marked "I. N. WIRT. T." on the obverse, 39. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, dark patina, bruised, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was established by Emperor Francis in 1797 for those members of the Tyrolian volunteer contingent who served in the campaign in Tyrol against Napoleon's French army. It was awarded in three versions: large gold for high ranking officers, small gold for officers and silver for NCO's and