Military Recognition Medal
The Military Recognition Medal (german: Militär-Anerkennungsmedaille) is a military decoration of the Republic of Austria. Established in 2006, the medal may be awarded to members of the military or civilians for service to the Austrian Armed Forces. See also *Honours system in Austria The honours system in the Republic of Austria is a means of rewarding individuals' personal achievement, or service to Austria by state decorations and medals. The system consists of several types of award which were established by the National C ... References {{reflist External linksMILITÄRISCHES AUSZEICHNUNGSRECHT Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung und Sport, 1 January 2014.Information auf der Seite des Landes Steiermark Militär-Anerkennungsmedaille und Milizmedaille Information auf der Seite des Landes Steiermark. Military awards and decorations of Austria ...
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AUT Militär-Anerkennungsmedaille BAR
AUT may refer to the following. Locations *Austria (ISO 3166-1 country code) * Agongointo-Zoungoudo Underground Town, Benin *Aktio–Preveza Undersea Tunnel, Greece *Airstrip on Atauro Island, East Timor (IATA airport code) Organizations * Arriva UK Trains * Association of University Teachers, a former British trade union *Aut Even Hospital, Ireland Education *Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran * Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand * Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece * American University of Technology, Lebanon * Association of University Teachers a former trade union in the United Kingdom Computing *Advanced and application unit testing, test techniques in computer programming *Application under test, in software testing, the software that is to be tested (by other software) *'' Atlantis Underwater Tycoon'', a computer game *'' Autonomous Things'', technologies that bring autonomous computers into the physical environment Other fields *An ...
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Minister Of Defense (Austria)
The Minister of Defense of Austria heads the Ministry of Defense. First Austrian Republic * Partly as Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor. Second Austrian Republic *Entrusted with continuation of the ministry See also * Supreme Commander of the Imperial and Royal Armed Forces * Minister of War (Austria-Hungary) * Austrian Minister of Defence (Austria-Hungary) * Ministry of Defense (Austria) * Chief of the General Staff (Austria) Notes References External links *Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung Österreich* Karl Lütgendorf (German) :de:Karl Lütgendorf {{Austrian Federal Ministries Defence Defense or defence may refer to: Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups * Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare * Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks * Defense indus ...

Military Decoration
Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. DoD Manual 1348.33, 2010, Vol. 3 A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion. Civil decorations awarded to military personnel should not be considered military decorations, although some orders of chivalry have civil and military divisions. Decorations received by police and fire brigade personnel may sometimes be considered alongside military decorations, on which they may be modelled, although they are strictly not military awards. History Decorations have been known since ancient times. The Egyptian Old Kingdom had the Order of the Golden Collar while the New Kingdom awarded the Order of the Golden Fly. Celts and Romans wore a torc or received other military decorations such as the ''hasta pura'', a spear without a tip. Dayaks wore and still wear tattoos, etc. Necklaces and bracelets were given during ...
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Austrian Armed Forces
The Austrian Armed Forces (german: Bundesheer, lit=Federal Army) are the combined military forces of the Republic of Austria. The military consists of 22,050 active-duty personnel and 125,600 reservists. The military budget is 0.74% of national GDP or €2.85 billion. History Between 1918 and 1920, the Austrian semi-regular army was called ("People's Defence"), and fought against Yugoslavian army units occupying parts of Carinthia. It has been known as "Bundesheer" since then, except when Austria was a part of Nazi Germany (1938–1945; see Anschluss). The Austrian Army did develop a defence plan in 1938 against Germany, but politics prevented it from being implemented. World War II role of the "Bundesheer": *Elements of Austrian Army became 9th Panzer Division (Wehrmacht) *Elements of Austrian Army became 44th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) *4th Austrian Division became the 45th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) In 1955, Austria issued its Declaration of Neutrality, m ...
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Mine Rescue Decoration
The Mine Rescue Decoration (German: Grubenwehrehrenzeichen) is a state award of the Republic of Austria, established on February 24, 1954 by the National Council. The award is presented by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Reconstruction, currently known as the Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs, to both members and non-members of the mine rescue services. Criteria The Mine Rescue Decoration can be awarded for the following reasons: *to members of a mine rescue service who made a special contribution to a rescue operation resulting in loss of their life. *to members of a mine rescue service who have provided satisfactory service for a period of at least 15 years. *to former members of a mine rescue service who were unable to complete 15 years of satisfactory service due to work-related illness or injury. *to any individual who, while under supervision of the mountain authorities, rescues or assists in rescuing an individual at the cost of, or at great risk to, their own lif ...
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Wound Medal (Austria)
A Wound Medal is a medal, usually military, generally given to persons wounded or otherwise invalided as a result of combat action, and may refer to: * Wound Medal (Austria-Hungary) * Wound Medal (Independent State of Croatia) (1941-1945) * Wound Medal (India) * Wound Medal (Vietnam), South Vietnam * Desha Putra Sammanaya, Sri Lanka Similar awards with other names * Medal for the War Wounded, France * Wound Badge, Germany, World War I and World War II * Wound stripe#British Commonwealth, World War I and World War II * Purple Heart, USA * Wound stripe#Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, World War I and World War II See also * List of wound decorations This list of wound decorations is an index of articles that describe notable awards given for wounds; usually, though not exclusively, to military personnel during wartime. See also * Lists of awards * List of military decorations * Wound st ...

Honours System In Austria
The honours system in the Republic of Austria is a means of rewarding individuals' personal achievement, or service to Austria by state decorations and medals. The system consists of several types of award which were established by the National Council (Austria) and are conferred by the President of Austria in accordance with the respective laws. Hofburg

Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria

History

Over time, the National Council of Austria has enacted a series of laws establishing the various decorations and medals which now make up the Austrian honours system. Among these were * in 1952, the "Decoration for S ...
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