Covid-19 Commemorative Medal
Covid-19 Commemorative Medal | |
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Type | Medal |
Presented by | Austria |
Status | Active |
Established | July 1, 2020 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Militia Medal (Milizmedaille)[1] |
Next (lower) | N/A[1] |
The Covid-19 Commemorative Medal (
Criteria
The Covid-19 Commemorative Medal can be awarded to members of the Austrian Armed Forces who, following the first nationwide lockdown on March 16, 2020, over at least 3 days, and totaling at lead 24 hours, participated in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a support service, or who have shown their commitment to Austria in further service.[4] As of October 27, 2021, 10,380 personnel have been awarded the Covid-19 Commemorative Medal.[5]
Qualifying activities have included serving as vaccine coordinators, working as biologists or paramedics on Covid-19 testing busses, and supporting contact tracing efforts. Participation in Covid-19 evacuation flights, and serving as security police assisting health administrators' inspections and activities are also qualifying activities.[6]
Insignia
- The ribbon is made up of two thick stripes of agate grey and olive green, separated by a median red-white-red stripe. On the full-sized medal, the ribbon is arranged as an Austrian trifold, while on the miniature medals, it is arranged as a drape. The medal is a 35mm bronze circular medallion.[3]
- The obverse of the medal reads "WIR SCHÜTZEN ÖSTERREICH - COVID-19" (English: WE PROTECT AUSTRIA - COVID-19) with the text encircled by a laurel wreath and the coats of arms of the nine federal states of Austria.[3]
- The reverse of the medal features the roundel of the Austrian Armed Forces, encircled by a laurel wreath, and the phrase "ÖSTERREICHISCHES BUNDESHEER" (English: AUSTRIAN ARMED FORCES).[3]
See also
- Honours system in Austria
- COVID-19 pandemic in Austria
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the military
References
- ^ a b "Bundesauszeichnungen und militärische Auszeichnungen" (in German). Bundesheer. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ COVID-19 Erinnerungsmedaille on https://www.verwaltung.steiermark.at/
- ^ a b c d "Covid19-Erinnerungsmedaille" (in German). Land Steiermark. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Die COVID-19-Erinnerungsmedaille" (in German). Magazin TRUPPENDIENST. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Verteidigungsministerin Tanner verlieh Covid-19-Erinnerungsmedaillen" (in German). Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Tanner verlieh Covid-19-Erinnerungsmedaillen an die "Heldinnen und Helden" des Bundesheeres" (in German). OTS. Retrieved October 11, 2023.