Medals from Austria
(Empire and Republic)
Austrian Military Medals, Orders & Awards from WW1, WW2 and More
The name Ostarrîchi (Austria) has been in use since 996 AD. The region was dominated by the House of Habsburg and House of Habsburg-Lorraine from 1273 to 1918. When this empire collapsed after the end of World War I in 1918, Austria was reduced to the main, mostly German-speaking areas and unified as the First Austrian Republic (1919-1933). Ten years after the Second World War, Austria again became an independent republic as the Second Austrian Republic in 1955.
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Popular Austrian Medals, Orders & Decorations
Explore the most renowned medals, orders, and decorations bestowed by
the Austrian empire and the Austrian Republic.
The Marian Knight Cross (Order Of The German Knights)
The Marian Knight Cross (Marianerkreuz) is the symbol for the military Order created in 1128 to care for sick and wounded Christian pilgrims.
The Karl Troop Cross
The Karl Troop Cross is a medal of Austria-Hungary created on 13 December 1916 and awarded for service up to the end of the First World War.
The Military Merit Medal (Austria-Hungary)
The Military Merit Medal is a military decoration of the Empire of Austria-Hungary only awarded to officers and officials of similar rank.
The Medal for Bravery (Austria)
The Medal for Bravery (or Tapferkeitsmedaille in German) was a military decoration of Austria-Hungary established in 1789.
The Imperial Order of Elizabeth and Theresa
The Imperial and Royal Decoration of Elizabeth and Theresa was a decoration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, created in Vienna in 1750.
Austrian Medals
from Before WW1
Austrian medals from before World War I reflect a rich heritage of honor, valor, and service. During this era, the Austro-Hungarian Empire bestowed various prestigious medals and decorations to recognize military and civilian achievements.
One of the most renowned awards was the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz), presented for exceptional acts of bravery and distinguished military service. The Karl Troop Cross (Karl-Truppenkreuz) was established during the reign of Emperor Karl I and honored gallantry in the face of adversity, particularly during World War I. Austria also had a tradition of recognizing contributions to science and the arts through the Marian Cross (Marianerkreuz), symbolizing the nation’s commitment to culture and intellectual advancement.
Austrian Medals from WW1,
The Interwar Period and WW2
Explore a collection of distinguished medals and honors reflecting Austria’s historical contributions, valor, and service during the tumultuous periods of World War I, the Interwar Period, and World War II.
Austrian Medals from
the Post-WW2 Period
Delve into a remarkable assembly of medals and accolades that encapsulate Austria’s post-World War II journey, recognizing achievements, contributions, and commitment to a new era of peace and progress.
