Militia Medal


The Militia Medal is a military medal of Austria awarded to members of the militia in recognition of services rendered in militia activities. It can only be awarded once.

Criteria

The Militia Medal is awarded to members of the militia who have completed 30 days of voluntary militia service. It may also be awarded to those members of the militia at the termination of their militia commitment.
The Militia Medal is worn after the Bronze Military Service Medal, but before the awards of the States of Austria

Appearance

The Militia Medal is a circular bronze medal with a patinaed finish. It has a raised edge and an eyelet at the top for suspension. The obverse bears the words DER MILIZ in the center with the roundel of Austria flanked by oak leaves at the best. The reverse bears the Coat of arms of Austria surrounded by the inscription Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung. The medal is suspended from a triangle ribbon of pine green and thin white edge stripes.