The Austrian Armed Forces Operations Medal () was established in 2001 to recognize operational service by the
Military of Austria
The Austrian Armed Forces () are the combined military forces of Austria.
The military consists of 16,000 active-duty personnel and 125,600 reservists. The military budget is 1.0% of national GDP (including pensions) or €3.317 billion (202 ...
. The medal is 40 mm wide and round, suspended from a ribbon that varies depending on the type of operation.
Appearance
The medal is round, in diameter, and made of bronze. On the front of the medal in the center the inscription ''EINSATZ FÜR ÖSTERREICH'' surrounded by an open-topped laurel wreath. The back of the medal shows the
Coat of arms of Austria surrounded by the inscription ''ÖSTERREICHISCHES BUNDESHEER''. It is suspended from a triangular folded ribbon.
See also
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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 ...
References
Military awards and decorations of Austria
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