Ehrenmedaille Гјber Und Darгјber Hinaus < ESSENTIAL - 2024 >

: Awarded for outstanding deeds, often involving life-saving acts.

The is the first grade of the Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr and is awarded for "faithful fulfillment of duty and above-average performance". Overview of the Award Ehrenmedaille Гјber und darГјber hinaus

: Awarded for "above-average performance" ( überdurchschnittliche Leistungen ). : Awarded for outstanding deeds, often involving life-saving

: Established in 2008 as the highest award for valor and bravery under fire. : Established in 2008 as the highest award

As of September 2024, the Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr has been awarded over , marking it as a significant but prestigious standard of excellence within the German military.

The medal features the Federal Eagle on the background of the Iron Cross .

While the Ehrenmedaille is for general "above-average" service, the Bundeswehr uses higher grades for actions that truly go "above and beyond" in dangerous situations: