Covid-19 Commemorative Medal

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Covid-19 Commemorative Medal
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Covid-19 Commemorative Medal
TypeMedal
Presented byFlag of Austria.svg  Austria
StatusActive
EstablishedJuly 1, 2020
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Ribbon bar of the award
Precedence
Next (higher) Militia Medal (Milizmedaille) [1]
Next (lower)N/A [1]

The Covid-19 Commemorative Medal (German: COVID-19 Erinnerungsmedaille [2] ) is a state award of the Republic of Austria, established on July 1, 2020. The award is presented by the Federal Ministry of Defence to both soldier and civilian members of the Austrian Armed Forces. The medal recognizes those military service members who have supported operations in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]

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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

Back side of the commemorative medal COVID-19 Erinnerungsmedaille-back PNrdeg1110.jpg
Back side of the commemorative medal

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bundesauszeichnungen und militärische Auszeichnungen" (in German). Bundesheer. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  2. COVID-19 Erinnerungsmedaille on https://www.verwaltung.steiermark.at/
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Covid19-Erinnerungsmedaille" (in German). Land Steiermark. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  4. "Die COVID-19-Erinnerungsmedaille" (in German). Magazin TRUPPENDIENST. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  5. "Verteidigungsministerin Tanner verlieh Covid-19-Erinnerungsmedaillen" (in German). Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  6. "Tanner verlieh Covid-19-Erinnerungsmedaillen an die "Heldinnen und Helden" des Bundesheeres" (in German). OTS. Retrieved October 11, 2023.