Military Merit Decoration
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The Austrian Military Merit Decoration was established 13 November 1989 to honor the Military of Austria
. The badge is a silver-gilt breast star which is worn on the left chest. The cross is 60 mm wide and high and in white enamel, with a red border. In the center is a gold medallion with the Austrian eagle
. The cross has no inscription on the obverse, but on the reverse is inscribed Verdienst (Military Merit). Between the arms of the cross are gold crossed swords.
Military of Austria
The Österreichisches Bundesheer , is the name for the military of the Republic of Austria....
. The badge is a silver-gilt breast star which is worn on the left chest. The cross is 60 mm wide and high and in white enamel, with a red border. In the center is a gold medallion with the Austrian eagle
Coat of arms of Austria
The current coat of arms of Austria, albeit without the broken chains, has been in use by the Republic of Austria since 1919. Between 1934 and the German annexation in 1938 Austria used a different coat of arms, which consisted of a double-headed eagle...
. The cross has no inscription on the obverse, but on the reverse is inscribed Verdienst (Military Merit). Between the arms of the cross are gold crossed swords.