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Austro-Hungarian Empire |
| Established: |
The small Military Merit Medal was established on 12 March 1890 in two classes. On 1 April 1916, Franz Joseph added a third, higher class: the large Military Merit Medal. |
| Three Classes: |
Gold (large medal), Silver and Bronze (small medal) |
| Criteria: |
The Military Merit Medal was awarded for outstanding services to the Austro-Hungarian Empire in war and peace.
Crossed gold swords were attached to the medal's ribbon for meritorious acts in the face of the enemy. In February 1917, Karl I authorized silver bars for additional awards of the small medal and gold bars for additional awards of the large medal. |
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| Recipients - World War I Aces |
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Anslinger, Leopold
4th Class - Feb 1916 |
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Brumowski, Godwin
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Fiala von Fernbrugg, Benno
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Friedrich, Josef
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Frint, Johann
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Hanko, August
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Hautzmayer, Ludwig
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Jaeger (Jäger), Otto
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Jindra, Otto
Silver (2) |
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Lang, Friedrich
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