Military Merit Decoration

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 Coat of [arms of Austria|Austrian eagle]. The cross has no inscription on the obverse, but on the reverse is inscribed Verdienst. Between the arms of the cross are gold crossed swords.