Covid 19 Medals of the World

[ÖSTA]

Another medal from Austria. This one is from the 'Österreichische Lebens Rettungs Gesellschaft' (ÖLRG) Austrian Life Rescue/Saving Society.

 

 

Österreichische Lebens  Rettungs Gesellschaft Bundesverband Österreich Covid-19 Medaille.

The triangular ribbon to the medal is 40mm wide.

 

Details (in German) here:

https://www.oelrg.com/2020/12/19/österreichische-lebens-rettungs-gesellschaft-bundesverband-österreich-covid-19-medaille/

Edited April 20, 2021 by ÖSTA

[ÖSTA]

Here is a photo of the obverse and reverse of the above medal:

 

 

[Zulu_00]

Recently was awarded the Austrian Albert Schweitzer Association's medal. It's a beautiful medal! Any more medals around the world?

[ÖSTA]

Just to add. The ÖASG (Fig.1) Covid-19 medal is authorised for wear on uniforms of the Austrian armed forces, Fire brigades and also on uniforms of the Swedish armed forces. 

The Covid-19 medal of the ÖLRG (Fig.2) is not authorised for wear on Austrian state uniforms.

 

                                                                          

 

Edited May 17, 2021 by ÖSTA
Info added..

[ÖSTA]

The European Paratroopers Association are / were offering this 'unofficial' medal.

 

Medal & Ribbon Description

The medal is an antique bronze color metal disc 35 mm in diameter. The obverse depicts a triangle (international symbol of the civil defence) with above a biohazard symbol superimposed with a CBRN Gas Mask, (to symbolize the “war on virus”). At the top of the medal is the inscription: "FOR WAR ON VIRUS" and on the bottom is a piece of barbed wire (to symbolize the front-line in the pandemic fight). Centered on the reverse of the medal within a barbed wire circle, is the EPA logo. Encircling it is the inscription "EUROPEAN PARATROOPERS". The medal is suspended from a purplish red (international color of the airborne forces), blue and orange (international colors of the civil defence) ribbon 37mm wide. The ribbon has a wide center orange stripe, flanked on either side by a thin blue stripe, with a wide purplish red stripe at the edges.

 

 

Details here:

 

https://www.europeanparatroopers.org/news/focus/748-covid-19-medal.html

 

https://europeanparatroopers.org/news/news/112-2020/775-covid-19-medal.html?fbclid=IwAR1hLc25MYBqRGMcz-P2koQ1CBdZLxxIGxuD502o4C8Jpb7OziEybAXBuxs

Edited May 17, 2021 by ÖSTA

[ÖSTA]

Here is another medal from Ukraine. This has appeared on eBay with the following description:

 

'UKRANIAN INTERNATIONAL MEDAL WITH DOCUMENT

FOR HONORARY SERVICE

The badge of national honor - the medal "For the fight against the pandemic" (hereinafter - the medal) - is a non-governmental international award with a special status, established to honor the dedicated work of doctors, health professionals, professionals, employees, volunteers, philanthropists, citizens proved themselves in measures to overcome the corona pandemic'.

 

 

Edited August 17, 2021 by ÖSTA

[Zulu_00]

On 17/08/2021 at 18:03, ÖSTA said:

Here is another medal from Ukraine. This has appeared on eBay with the following description:

 

'UKRANIAN INTERNATIONAL MEDAL WITH DOCUMENT

FOR HONORARY SERVICE

The badge of national honor - the medal "For the fight against the pandemic" (hereinafter - the medal) - is a non-governmental international award with a special status, established to honor the dedicated work of doctors, health professionals, professionals, employees, volunteers, philanthropists, citizens proved themselves in measures to overcome the corona pandemic'.

 

 

@ÖSTA have you any more information on the criteria for this award?

[Antonio Prieto]

It's a unofficial medal

[ÖSTA]

18 hours ago, Zulu_00 said:

@ÖSTA have you any more information on the criteria for this award?

Unforunately not. As Antonio mentions above, this does appear to be an unofficial medal.

The medal is currently listed on eBay.de as article number: 133723850986 (eBay.ie & eBay.co.uk also list the item). Perhaps the seller has more information.

[bilylev]

Czech police is awarding this badge.

[JensF.]

After a lot of pressure from politicians the german department of defense now thinks about a medal too. So far their idea to reward soldiers helping during the pandemic were certificates and free concerts (no comment about this).

 

https://www.stimme.de/deutschland-welt/politik/dw/mehr-anerkennung-fuer-soldaten-im-corona-einsatz-gefordert;art295,4518496

[bigjarofwasps]

[heusy68]

Hello Gentlemen,

 

The Kazakhstan Medal for Fighting Covid 19 had already been shown earlier

 

But here is a lin, where you can see the actual medal, Khalik Algysy

 

https://www.inform.kz/en/police-officer-awarded-khalyk-algysy-medal-for-fight-against-covid-19-in-pavlodar-rgn_a3713631 

 

It was awarded to Police Officer Sanat Tikanov from Pavlodar, in November 2020.

 

On 7 November 2020, it had been also awarded to 12 Kazakh journalist

 

https://atpress.kz/en/12158-journalists-have-been-awarded-with-the-khalyk-algysy-medal 

 

Regards to all. 

 

    Emmanuel

Edited October 9, 2021 by heusy68

[heusy68]

Hello Gentlemen,

 

Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2020 had instituted the Mehr Sakhovat Medal for those who Fight Covid-19

 

https://uzbekembassy.com.my/eng/news_press/society/uza_employees_awarded_mehr_sakhovat_badge.html 

 

This medal had been already issued to several people, but not yet close up photo, of the actual medal.

 

Regards to all & Stay Safe

 

     Emmanuel

[ilja559]

Republic of Buryatia (Russian Federation) medal

 

Medal Sketch Competition here - https://goburyatia.govrb.ru/novosti/2975-golosovanie-konkursa-na-luchshiy-eskiz-i-naimenovanie-medali-za-vklad-v-borbu-s-pandemiey-koronavirusa.html

Russian unofficial medals

[Antonio Prieto]

Decree-Law 19/2021 stipulates the creation of a new medal, named the “Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit”, which will be added to the medals listed in Article (1) of Decree-Law 19/1976.

 

The new Medal will come after the “Bahrain Medal” in the list, and the remaining items shall be re-arranged accordingly.

 

It also stipulates the addition of a new article (4 bis) to Decree-Law 19/1976. It reads:

 

“The Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit consists of one degree and is awarded to the following categories:

a-  Military and civilian medical teams, including doctors and nurses in the frontlines, and workers in the allied medical departments, including administrators, specialists and technicians, who provide distinguished services during the spread of epidemics or in emergency conditions or disasters. It is also be awarded to the heirs of those who lose their lives because of the performance of their work duties during them.

 

b-  Individuals and institutions that have great contributions and services in material and moral support for medical efforts during the spread of epidemics or in emergency conditions or disasters.”

 

The Prime Minister shall implement the provisions of this decree-law, which takes effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.

Edited October 12, 2021 by Antonio Prieto

[ÖSTA]

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The Spanish National Association of Civil Protection Volunteer Groups (A.N.A.V.) are offering the following medal. I am not sure of the Offical status of their awards. 

 

Further details here:

http://anavproteccioncivil.org/index.php/medallas/reconocimiento-covid19

http://anavproteccioncivil.org/media/attachments/2020/09/28/reconocimientosanavproteccioncivicovid19.pdf

 

 

 

 

[dmghk]

The Australian Federal Police has issued a citation (pictured) for their response to the pandemic, codenamed "Operation Protect". Also see https://www.afp.gov.au/about-us/our-organisation/honours-and-awards/afp-internal-awards-framework

[Antonio Prieto]

Thank you for all

The Spanish National Association of Civil Protection Volunteer Groups (ANAV) is a private association, not owned by the state structures

[JensF.]

Recently created: Official Covid-19-Erinnerungsmedaille of Austria!

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/Bundesheerbauer/status/1453364267151933443

[ÖSTA]

As Mentioned by JensF.

 

 

Edited November 13, 2021 by ÖSTA
Do not want this article merging with the next

[ÖSTA]

Here's an set from the Brazilian arm of the Lazarus Union.

 

 

[Zulu_00]

Is Austria therefore the most recent nation to award a medal for COVID-19 service to military personnel?

[JensF.]

On 19/11/2021 at 19:07, Zulu_00 said:

Is Austria therefore the most recent nation to award a medal for COVID-19 service to military personnel?

According to current information yes.

[Zulu_00]

I noticed this the other day at the base of the Platinum Jubilee Medal announcement on the official British Government website. Someone in a Facebook group I'm in put in an FOI request and apparently it's at British cabinet level now.

Edited November 23, 2021 by Zulu_00