The Michael Haydn Medal, a commemorative medal from the Austrian Republic in the 20th century

The Michael Haydn Medal, a commemorative medal from the Austrian Republic in the 20th century

Michael Haydn was an Austrian composer of the modern era, and this commemorative medal was made in honor of Michael Haydn. The front of the commemorative medal features a half profile portrait of Haydn, with the words' MiCHAEL HAYDN: 1737-1806 'written on it. On the back of the commemorative medal is a scene of Hohenzollerbach, with two little angels on the left holding violins and a sheet music on the right. The commemorative medal is made of bronze with a diameter of 7.6 centimeters. It was made in 1927 and is exhibited at the State Museum of Lower Austria in Austria.